THAI SWEET & SOUR TOFU

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I got this recipe from a cookbook that I checked out of the library. I tried it out when we went veggie for Lent. It turned out pretty good.

Provided by Shaye

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable stock, plus
3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
1/2 inch fresh ginger (grated)
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
3/4 lb firm tofu, cut into 2-inch rods
soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 carrots, cut into ribbons with a potato peeler
8 scallions, shredded

Steps:

  • Mix 3 T of stock and cornstarch until smooth In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, ¾ cup stock, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cayenne and black peppers.
  • In a small saucepan, sauté the garlic and ginger in 1 T oil until soft.
  • Add vinegar mixture and simmer for about 4 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch mixture and stir until sauce thickens.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat 2-3 inches of oil over medium to high heat until a cube of bread browns immediately.
  • Fry the tofu until golden (about 5 minutes).
  • Drain on paper towels, put on serving dish and sprinkle with soy sauce.
  • In a wok, heat 2 T vegetable oil and stir fry carrots and scallions until there are cooked but crisp (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Mix the tofu with the vegetables and pour sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 601.1, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 9.2

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