Sweet & Sour Tofu

Ingredients And Procedures

Ingredients
4	oz	dried shiitake, soaked
2	pound	tofu
2	each	japanese cucumbers, peeled
1	each	green bell pepper
3	each	tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2	cup	vegetable oil
2	each	garlic cloves, crushed

		---SEASONINGS---
2	tablespoon	soy sauce
1	tablespoon	sugar
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
1 1/2	tablespoon	cornstarch dissolved in 3/4 c water
1/2	teaspoon	pepper
2	teaspoon	chili sauce
1	teaspoon	lemon juice

		---GARNISH---
2	each	green onions, chopped

Directions:
Trim the shiitakes & set aside. Press the tofu for 30 minutes & cube. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise & cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths. Chop the bell pepper. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu & carefully stir fry until the colour changes. Remove the tofu & add the garlic. Stir fry until the colour changes. Add all the vegetables to the wok & stir fry for 2 minutes. Add all the seasonings & continue to stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve garnished with green onions.

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