Sweet and Sour Tofu (Japan)

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Sweet and Sour Tofu (Japan)

 

4 ozs. dried shiitake, soaked

2 pound tofu

2 each japanese cucumbers, peeled or other type

cucumbers

1 green bell pepper, chopped

3 tomatoes, cut into wedges

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

 

Seasonings:

2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 3/4 c water

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoon chili sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

 

Garnish:

2 each green onions, chopped

 

Trim the shiitakes, set aside. Press the tofu for 30

minutes, cube. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise, cut

into 1 1/2 inch lengths. Chop the bell pepper. Heat

oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu,

carefully stir fry until the color changes. Remove the

tofu & add the garlic. Stir fry until the color

changes. Add all the vegetables to the wok, stir fry

for 2 minutes. Add all the seasonings and continue to

stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve garnished with

green onions.

 

 

 

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