Vietnam - Sweet & Sour Tofu

Sweet & Sour Tofu

Ingredients

-       1 lb. tofu

-       1/4 c. lemon juice

-       1/4 c. tamari sauce

-       6 T. water

-       1/4 c. tomato paste

-       2 T. honey

-       1 tsp. ginger

-       4 cloves of garlic

-       8 scallions, minced

-       1 green & 1 red bell pepper, sliced in strips

-       1 lb. mushrooms

-       1 c. toasted cashews

Directions

-       Cut tofu into small cubes; set aside. Combine lemon juice, tamari, water, tomato paste, honey, ginger, and garlic; mix until well blended.

-       Add tofu to this marinade, stir gently, and let marinate for several hours (or overnight).

-       Stir-fry scallions, bell peppers, and mushrooms in 2 tsp. of oil.

-       After several minutes, add tofu with all the marinade.

-       Lower heat, continue to stir-fry until everything is hot and bubbly.

-       Remove from heat and stir in cashews.

-       Serve over rice.