ALMOND TOFU STIR FRY

is Courtesy of VeggieSensations.com

1 lb tofu cut into 3/4 inch pieces

Sauce:

1/2 C soy sauce

1 tbs peanut butter

1 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh, peeled, grated ginger root

Marinate tofu pieces in sauce while you chop and simmer the vegetables in a non-stick frying pan with a lid:

1/2 C water

1 lg green pepper, cut in 1 inch square pieces

1 lg onions, cut in to slices

3 stalks celery, cut in slices on the diagonal

1 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained & sliced

When vegetables are cooked to desired tenderness Combine:

2 tbs cornstarch

2 C water

1/4 C roasted almonds (whole or sliced) or peanuts ( whole or chopped)

Add the tofu marinade (but not the tofu) and the above ingredients.

Simmer while stirring until the sauce is thick.

Fry the tofu in a small amount of oil until browned on most sides.

Drain off excess oil and add to the other ingredients.

Serve over hot rice.