Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tofu

SWEET AND SOUR TOFU
From: Kelly~WA

4 oz dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked
2 lb tofu
2 Japanese cucumbers, peeled
1 green bell pepper
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
SEASONINGS:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp chili sauce
1 dash lemon juice
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Trim the soaked shiitakes and set aside.

Press the tofu for 30 minutes, then cube. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Chop the bell pepper.

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and carefully stir-fry until the color changes.

Remove the tofu and set aside. Add the garlic to the wok. Stir-fry until the color changes.

Add all the vegetables to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Add all the seasonings and continue to stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.

Serve garnished with green onions.