Simple Sweet + Sour Veg

by Roxy, So Vegan
Vegan Sweet And Sour Vegetables Recipe

Our recipe uses ingredients you probably already have tucked away in your kitchen cupboards. It’s packed with fresh sweetness and subtle sourness, the perfect combination.

  • You can use tamari instead of soy sauce if you want to make this gluten-free.
Vegan Sweet And Sour Vegetables Recipe
Vegan Sweet And Sour Vegetables Recipe

Simple Sweet + Sour Veg

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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 16 minutes
Serves 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 servings of jasmine rice
  • vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled + finely chopped
  • 1 large thumb of ginger, peeled + finely chopped
  • 1 cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 onion, peeled + diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree
  • 250 g (8.8 oz) pineapple chunks
  • 200 ml (6.8 fl.oz) pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp cornflour, cornstarch in the US

Method

  • Cook the rice as per packet instructions, then keep the saucepan covered and leave it to one side.
  • Meanwhile heat a little oil in a frying pan on a medium to high heat. Once hot, fry the garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Then add in the cauliflower and onion, and fry for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the red and green peppers and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the soya sauce, apple cider vinegar, sugar, tomato puree and add to the frying pan along with the pineapple chunks and pineapple juice.
  • Next in a small bowl combine the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water then add the mixture to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the sweet and sour on a bed of rice.

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