Sweet And Sour Tofu Recipe

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir sauce, pour over vegetables, stirring until sauce thickens. Gently fold in remaining ingredients.

Step 5

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

VARIATIONS: - add sliced mushrooms; saute with other vegetables

Things You'll Need

3 1/2c Hot cooked Brown Rice

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE (1 3/4 Cups):

1c Pineapple juice
1/3c Rice vinegar
2tb Soy sauce
2tb Cornstarch
3tb Tomato Paste
2tb Honey
1tb Minced Gingerroot
1ds White Pepper

SECOND STEP:

2tb Safflower oil
2 Med carrots, sliced thin
Med sweet red pepper, sliced
Med green bell pepper, sliced
Med Onion, sliced
Clove garlic, minced
3/4lb Firm Tofu (cut in 1/2" cubes
Lg Tomato, cut in wedges
8oz Can Pineapple chunks, drained
2tb Toasted sesame seeds

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