Indonesian Sweet And Sour Tofu With Vegetables

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Gathered from an indonesian website-kokkieblanda, this is a nice blend of vegetables and flavors.

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Steps

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Press tofu by placing paper towel over tofu and placing a heavy saucepan over the top.

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Let sit while you prepare rest of recipe.

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Mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of the broth in a small cup until well blended.

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Add the rest of the broth , vinegar , sugar , ketchup , soy sauce , ginger , and cayenne pepper and set aside.

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Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pay over high heat.

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Stir-fry the garlic , onion , and carrots until the carrots begin to soften , about 5 minutes.

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Add the pepper , celery , and mushrooms and stir-fry for another 3 to 5 minutes.

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Stir the sauce well and add it to the vegetables.

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Cook until the mixture thickens.

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Cut tofu in strips or cubes.

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Add tofu to vegetables and cook until the tofu is thoroughly heated.

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Serve immediately over rice.

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Ingredients

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cornstarch, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, carrots, green bell pepper, celery, fresh mushrooms, firm tofu