Beans with Plum Sauce

Answer 1

Ingredients

• 1 lb Firm tofu
• 1/2 c Sesame seeds
• 2 tb Cornstarch
• 3 tb Whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 c Vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lb Red plums, pitted, peeled &
• chopped 3/4 c Sugar
• 1 tb Soy sauce
• 1 tb Teriyaki sauce
• 2 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

Water to cover Cut tofu into 1 squares. Mix together sesame seeds, cornstarch & flour. Roll tofu in sesame mixture till well coated. Heat oil in skillet till hot. Fry squares till well browned. Drain on paper towels & set aside. Place the rest of the ingredients in a pot. Add just enough water to cover by 1/2 . Bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Blend till smooth. Pour into a serving bowl. To serve, place toothpicks in tofu cubes. Arrange on a platter & serve warm with the sauce. Jack Santa Maria, Chinese Vegetarian Cookery

Answer 2

Ingredients

• 1 c dried kidney beans or red beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c red wine vinegar
• 1/3 c plum jam
• 2 tsps cilantro minced
• fresh ground black pepper to taste

Soak beans overnight, rinse and drain. Cook beans with one clove of garlic (halved), 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar until tender, about 1 hour. Drain. While beans are warm, stir in salt, remaining vinegar, one clove of garlic (minced), jam, cilantro and pepper. Serve at room temperature.