15-Minute/Sweet and Sour Tofu

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Sweet and Sour Tofu

 

Recipe By :Paulette Mitchell

Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Entrees

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups hot cooked brown rice -- to 4 cups

Sweet and Sour Sauce -- Makes 1 3/4 cups

1 cup pineapple juice

1/3 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon minced gingerroot

dash of white pepper

Tofu

2 tablespoons safflower oil

2 medium-size carrots -- thinly sliced

1 medium-size sweet red pepper -- sliced

1 medium-size green bell pepper -- sliced

1 medium-size onion -- sliced

1 clove garlic -- minced

3/4 pound firm tofu -- cut into 1/2 " cubes

1 large tomato -- cut into wedges

1 8-ounce can (1 cup) pineapple chunks or tidbits in own juice --

drained

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Garnish: scallion curls, chopped raw

cashews, chopped peanuts, or sprig of

fresh coriander -- 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 a large skillet or wok, heat safflower oil on high. Sauté 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.

 

Variations: Add sliced mushrooms; sauté with other mushrooms.

 

If time permits, slice tofu into strips 1 x 2 x 1/4 inch; before adding, sauté

until lightly browned and slightly crispy. Or follow

the procedure for Batter-Dipped Tofu.

 

Description:

" Colorful and loaded with Chinese flavor, this dish is a meal in

itself with rice. For variety, serve it over couscous or pasta such

as buckwheat noodles. "

Source:

" The 15-Minute Vegetarian Gourmet "

S(Formatted by):

" KES on 11/6/00 "

Copyright:

" 1987 by Paulette Mitchell/Lazear Productions "

Yield:

" 3 cups "

 

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NOTES : Advance Preparation: Vegetables may be sliced in advance, but further

preparations are not recommended until just before

serving.

 

Hints: Tofu is low in calories, rich in calcium and iron, and cholesterol-free.

Be certain to check the freshness dates on tofu

packages. Fresh tofu is always the best. When you bring tofu home from the

store, rinse and drain it, refrigerate in fresh water.

If the water is changed daily, the tofu will remain fresh for 7 to 10 days.

 

Tomato paste is available in tubes at many groceries and specialty stores. It

is ideal for recipes calling for less than a 6-ounce

can.

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