Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce with Vegetables
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Part 1
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 cup water or Pineapple Juice.
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon All spice
• 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 2 teaspoons Oil
• 1 Tsp. ginger paste
Part 2
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Directions:
1. Over medium heat bring Part 1 ingredients to a boil.
2. Mix Part 2 ingredients and add to boiling mixture.
3. Cook until bubbly and thick.
4. Remove from stove.
Tofu prep
1 pound tofu extra firm cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir fry over medium high heat in a wok for about 10 minutes.
Veggie prep
1 cup chopped 1 inch cabbage
2 cups zucchini 1 inch chopped
1 1/2 cups red bell pepper 1 inch cubes
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp regular oil
1 tsp ginger paste
1/8 tsp five spice powder
1/4 tsp pepper flakes
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
Pineapple chucks
Sauté for five minutes till al dente
Add tofu and sauce to mixture serve over noodles.
Makes about 4 servings.
Secret Ingredient - Hold this thought while preparing this dish
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