Sweet and sour tofu

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupHot cooked Brown Rice
1cupPineapple juice
cupRice vinegar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
2tablespoonsCornstarch
2tablespoonsSafflower oil
2xesMed carrots, sliced thin
Med sweet red pepper, sliced
Med green bell pepper,sliced
Med Onion, sliced
adding, saute until lightly browned and slightly
3tablespoonsTomato Paste
2tablespoonsHoney
1tablespoonMinced Gingerroot
1dashWhite Pepper
Clove garlic, minced
¾poundsFirm Tofu (cut in 1/2\" cubes
Lg Tomato, cut in wedges
8ouncesCan Pineapple chunks,drained
2tablespoonsToasted 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.