1. Prepare the tofu:
Press the tofu well with a kitchen towel or tofu press, cut into cubes, and place in a sealable container. Add cornstarch, close the lid, and shake vigorously until all the cubes are lightly coated.
2. Fry the tofu:
Place the diced tofu pieces in the air fryer at 180°C for about 15 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, you can fry them in a pan with a little oil until crispy.
3. Mix the sauce:
Thoroughly mix all the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce (sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic) in a bowl until the sugar has largely dissolved.
4. Prepare the vegetables:
Cut the bell pepper, onion, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Optionally, rinse the bamboo shoots and set aside.
5. Fry the vegetables:
Heat a little oil in a large pan and fry the vegetables over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes until they are soft but still have some bite.
6. Add the sauce and tofu:
Add the sweet and sour sauce and crispy tofu to the vegetables in the pan. Mix everything well and simmer over low heat for about 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Serve:
Serve with freshly cooked rice and top with spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutritional information (per serving, without rice, approx.)
• Calories: 360 kcal
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbohydrates: 55 g
• Protein: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
