Sweet and sour vegetarian "chicken" (素鸡) is a vibrant, flavorful dish that mimics the texture of chicken using tofu-based protein. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.
Ingredients:
1 block (300g)素鸡, sliced into 1cm thick pieces; 2 tbsp oil; 1 bell pepper, julienned; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 cup water; 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water); Sesame seeds for garnish.
Steps:
1. Prep the素鸡: Lightly dust素鸡 slices with cornstarch and pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides. Drain excess oil.
2. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper until fragrant (2-3 mins).
3. Make the sauce: Add tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer.
4. Combine: Return素鸡 to the pan, coat with sauce, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Thicken: Drizzle in cornstarch slurry, stirring until the sauce thickens (1-2 mins).
6. Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and pair with steamed rice.
Tips: For extra crunch, add pineapple chunks. Adjust sugar/vinegar to taste. Enjoy this crispy, tangy vegetarian delight!
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