Sweet & sour tofu

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 ounces Dried shiitake, soaked
2 pounds Tofu
2 eaches Japanese cucumbers, peeled
1 each Green bell pepper
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Tomato paste
tablespoon Cornstarch dissolved in
2 eaches Green onions, chopped
3 mediums Tomatoes, cut into wedges
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 eaches Garlic cloves, crushed
¾ cup Water
½ teaspoon Pepper
2 teaspoons Chili sauce, see recipe
1 dash Lemon juice

Directions

SEASONINGS

GARNISH

Trim the shiitakes & set aside. Press the tofu for 30 minutes & cube.

Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise & cut into 1½" lengths. Chop the bell pepper.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu & carefully stir- fry until the colour changes. Remove the tofu & add the garlic. Stir-fry until the colour changes. Add all the vegetables to the wok & stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add all the seasonings & continue to stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman, "Practical Thai Cooking" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 10-19-94

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