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Sweet and Sour Tofu



- 2 tbsp (30 ml)vegetable oil
- 1/2 pkg firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) cubes
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 1 slice pineapple, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces

Sauce:
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) ketchup
- 2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce
- 2 gherkin pickles, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) corn starch mixed with 2 tbsp (30 ml) warm water

Sauté the tofu and green pepper until the tofu is nicely browned and the green pepper is softened. Mix all the sauce ingredients except the corn starch and water, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the corn starch and water and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened. Add the tofu, green pepper and pineapple. Serve with rice.
Serves 2.