CAMBODIAN MANOR KHO TO HU (CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE AND TOFU)

Cambodian Manor Kho to Hu (Caramelized Pineapple and Tofu) image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 40m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2-3/4 lb extra firm tofu (8 ounces)
cornstarch, to coat
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1 cup pineapple chunk (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce (mushroom sauce or use fish sauce but won't be vegetarian)
1/2 cup water
1 garlic clove, Minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, Chopped
handful fresh cilantro, Chopped

Steps:

Place tofu between paper towels and press with cast iron frying pan or something heavy for about 10 minutes to get rid of excess moisture.
Cut into bite size pieces(about 1").
Dredge in cornstarch to coat, shaking off excess. Fry in oil till lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.
If using canned chunk pineapple, drain juice.
Put pineapple, garlic, vegetarian oyster sauce and water in a small pot.
Add sugar, salt, black pepper and green onion. Stir well.
Cook on medium heat till the water is reduced and vegetables coated. Add tofu and stir to coat.
Top with cilantro.
Serve hot with rice.