Fried Bean Curd With A Sweet& Sour Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRIED BEAN CURD WITH A SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Beans
Sauces Oriental

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 ts Cornstarch
3 tb Stock
3/4 c Stock
3 tb White vinegar
3 tb Sugar
1 tb Tomato ketchup
2 tb Soy sauce
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tb Oil
1 Garlic clove, peeled
1 sl Ginger root
1 Carrot, sliced
1/2 sm Red bell pepper, cut into
-- strips
1/2 sm Green bell pepper, cut into
-- strips
2 Scallions, sliced
3/4 lb Tofu, cubed
2 1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Vegetable oil

Mix cornstarch with 3 tb stock. Combine 3/4 c stock,
vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, 1/2 ts salt,
cayenne & black pepper in a bowl.

Heat 1 tb oil in a small pot over a medium flame.
When hot, toss in garlic & ginger. Stir. As soon as
the garlic browns, remove pot from the heat & pour
vinegar mixture from the bowl into it. Put pot back
onto the heat & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer
for 4 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture. Stir till
sauce thickens. Add more salt if required. Remove
garlic & ginger.

Put tofu cubes into a bowl. Add 2 ts salt to 6 cups
water & bring to a boil. Pour boiling water over
tofu. Let them sit for a while.

Heat 2 tb oil in a wok. Put in 1/2 ts salt & carrot,
peppers & scallions. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Turn
off heat.

Heat prepared sauce over a low heat. Take tofu out of
the hot water. Squeeze gently to get rid of excess
water & place on a serving platter. Spread vegetables
over the tofu. Pour sauce over vegetables.

Madhur Jaffrey, "World of the East Cookbook"



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