Sweet and Sour Tofu

3 1/2 c Hot cooked Brown Rice

------------------------SWEET & SOUR SAUCE (1 3/4 C------------------------ 1 c Pineapple juice

1/3 c Rice vinegar

2 T Soy sauce

2 T Cornstarch

3 T Tomato Paste

2 T Honey

1 T Minced Gingerroot

1 ds White Pepper

----------------------------------ND STEP---------------------------------- 2 T Safflower oil

2 x Med carrots, sliced thin

1 x Med sweet red pepper, sliced

1 x Med green bell pepper,sliced

1 x Med Onion, sliced

1 x Clove garlic, minced

3/4 lb Firm Tofu (cut in 1/2" cubes

1 x Lg Tomato, cut in wedges

8 oz Can Pineapple chunks,drained

2 T Toasted sesame seeds

GARNISH: scallion curls, chopped raw cashews, chopped peanuts, or sprig fresh corriander, optional Cook or reheat rice. In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce. Add cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Stir in remaining SAUCE ingredients. Set aside. In large skillet or wok, heat safflower oil on high. Saute carrots, peppers, onion, and garlic until carrot is crisp/tender, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce, pour over vegetables, stirring until sauce thickens. Gently fold in remaining ingredients. Heat through. Serve on hot rice. Top with garnish. 4 - 6 Servings. VARIATIONS: - add sliced mushrooms; saute with other vegetables ~ if time permits, slice tofu into strips 1x2x1/4". Before adding, saute until lightly browned and slightly crispy.