Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli and Himalayan Red Rice

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Himalayan Red Rice

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced

• 1 Tbsp. sambal oelek

• 2 tsp. cornstarch

• 1 pineapple, small dice

• 1 red pepper, julienned

• 2 lbs. firm tofu, small dice

• 1/4 green onion, thinly sliced

• 1 1/2 cups broccoli, blanched and shocked

Preparation:

1. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the rice and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool. Combine the orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, sambal oelek and cornstarch together with 3/4 of the pineapple and bring to a boil. Let cool. Add the red pepper and tofu.

2. When all ingredients are cool, combine 3/4 of the broccoli, 3/4 of the red pepper, 3/4 of the green onion with the tofu, sweet and sour sauce and rice.

3. Place on a platter and garnish with the remaining broccoli, pineapple, red pepper and green onion.

Recipe submitted by Steven G., Flik Independent School Dining Director of Dining Services

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