Sweet and sour tofu

5 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup Hot cooked Brown Rice
1 cup Pineapple juice
cup Rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Safflower oil
2 xes Med carrots, sliced thin
Med sweet red pepper, sliced
Med green bell pepper,sliced
Med Onion, sliced
adding, saute until lightly browned and slightly
3 tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 tablespoons Honey
1 tablespoon Minced Gingerroot
1 dash White Pepper
Clove garlic, minced
¾ pounds Firm Tofu (cut in 1/2\" cubes
Lg Tomato, cut in wedges
8 ounces Can Pineapple chunks,drained
2 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE (1¾ C

ND STEP

GARNISH: scallion curls, chopped raw cashews, chopped peanuts, or sprig fresh corriander, optional Cook or reheat rice.

In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce. Add cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining SAUCE ingredients. Set aside.

In large skillet or wok, heat safflower oil on high. Saute carrots, peppers, onion, and garlic until carrot is crisp/tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir sauce, pour over vegetables, stirring until sauce thickens.

Gently fold in remaining ingredients.

Heat through. Serve on hot rice. Top with garnish. 4 - 6 Servings.

VARIATIONS: - add sliced mushrooms; saute with other vegetables : - if time permits, slice tofu into strips 1x2x1/4". Before crispy.

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