Crispy Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe

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Crispy Sweet And Sour Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

  • Serving Size : 5
  • 3 1/2 cup hot cooked brown rice
  • sweet and Sour sauce (1 3/4 c).
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 dash white pepper

2nd step:

  • 2 tablespoon safflower oil
  • 1 med sweet red pepper – sliced
  • 1 med onion – sliced
  • 3/4 pound firm tofu cut in 1/2 cubes
  • 1 8 ounce can pineapple chunks – drained
  • 1 med carrots – sliced thin
  • 1 med green bell pepper – sliced
  • 1 clove garlic – minced
  • 1 lg tomato – cut in wedges
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Method

  1. GARNISH: scallion curls, chopped raw cashews, chopped peanuts, or sprig fresh coriander, optional Cook or reheat rice.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce.
  3. Add cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
  4. Stir in remaining SAUCE ingredients.
  5. Set aside.
  6. In large skillet or wok, heat safflower oil on high.
  7. Saute carrots, peppers, onion, and garlic until carrot is crisp/tender, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir sauce, pour over vegetables, stirring until sauce thickens.
  9. Gently fold in remaining ingredients.
  10. Heat through.
  11. Serve on hot rice.
  12. Top with garnish
  13. 4 – 6 Servings
  14. VARIATIONS: – add sliced mushrooms; saute with other vegetables – if time permits, slice tofu into strips 1x2x1/4″.
  15. Before adding, saute until lightly browned and slightly crispy.

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