SoyMilk Crossroads

Here’s a great Sweet and Sour Recipe you can try from scratch and be a master of tofu in your own kitchen.  It’s not difficult and doesn’t take very long to throw together.

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu
• ¼ cup Flour
• Black pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup cooking oil (olive oil is my favorite)
• 1 small carrot sliced
• ¼ cup Sugar
• ¼ cup Vinegar
• ½ cup Ketchup
• 1 small onion 
• 1 small Green pepper                                                                                   
• A few slices of pineapple

Method

1. Dice tofu into bite size pieces
2. Roll gently in flour to lightly coat
3. Place frying pan on stove and get oil hot
4. Gently fry tofu pieces until lightly brown
5. Remove all pieces from pan when brown, and drain on paper towels
6. Remove oil from pan and put in mixture of vinegar, sugar, ketchup and water
7. Put in carrots and stir for a few minutes
8. Place tofu pieces into pan and cover
9. Stir gently for a few minutes to allow tofu to absorb some of the sauce
10. Add pineapple slices and green pepper, stir for another minute and remove from heat

The Sauce

• Mix sugar, ketchup and vinegar together
• Add paprika for color
• ½ cup water

Note: Use more vinegar or sugar depending on whether you want more sweet or sour.

Serve with brown rice or fried rice for a tasty dish.  Enjoy!
 

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