Sweet and Sour Tofu with Sesame Not-Prawn Toast
Sweet and sour tofu with sesame prawn toast were integral parts of my weekends for years. When I went vegan, and moved to Vietnam, I didn’t know if I’d ever experience the joy of these takeaway classics again. Now, with some practice, I’ve now perfected a 100% vegan sweet and sour tofu with sesame toast, and it’s surprisingly easy to make. I’ve even served it to meat-eaters who were equal parts confused and impressed with how authentic it tasted.
You’ll need vegan prawns or shrimp, made from konjac, for this recipe — luckily, that’s available at most large Asian supermarkets, as well as vegan specialty stores. If you live in the U.S., May Wah Vegetarian Market makes some and ships nationwide. If you can’t find or don’t want to use vegan seafood substitutes, you can substitute smoked tofu on the toast.
Is your mouth watering yet? Let’s get started.
Sweet and Sour Tofu
Serves: 4–6 people
Tofu marinade
Note: Must be made the day before — you can skip this step if you didn’t plan…
