Sesame Snow Peas In Apricot Sauce

Sweet and savory make such a nice combination. In this recipe they come from the mixture of apricots with mustard and soy sauce. The crunchiness from the snow peas makes it a real winner.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 med. onion, finely sliced
• 3 cloves, garlic peeled and minced
• 1 tbs. sesame seeds
• 3/4 cup apricots, sliced
• 1/2 cup apricot preserve
• 1 Tbs. soy sauce
• 1 Tbs. mustard
• 250 grams snow peas, trimmed
• 1 pkg. tofu, cut in bite sized pieces
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp. corn starch

Directions:

1. Add the oil to a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and saute for 1 minute or until glassy.
3. Add garlic and tofu pieces, sauté and brown the tofu lightly on both sides.
4. Add the sesame seeds and saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add the apricots and snow peas.
6. Make a sauce from the water, apricot preserve, soy sauce, mustard corn strarch and ginger.
7. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
8. Add the sauce to the the pan.
9. Turn down the heat and allow the vegetables to cook until al dente.
10. Served with rice.

Notes:

I used fresh apricots (about 4 nice large ones) but dried will also work fine.

adapted from http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1850,132190-244195,00.html