Vegetarian Sweet and Sour "Spareribs" (Chinese New Year) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Sweet and Sour "Spareribs" (Chinese New Year)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups water for boiling walnuts; 4 teaspoons salt for boiling walnuts; 3 ounces walnuts fresh shelled; 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers; 1/2 each green bell peppers; 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying; 6 ounces pineapple slices; 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce; 1 medium carrots shredded, for garnish

Servings: persons

½ cups water for boiling walnuts
4 teaspoons salt for boiling walnuts
3 ounces walnuts fresh shelled
1/2 each sweet red bell peppers
1/2 each green bell peppers
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for stir-frying
6 ounces pineapple slices
1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
1 medium carrots shredded, for garnish

1
Bring 5 to 6 cups water with 2 teaspoons salt to a boil.
2
Boil the walnuts in the boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Repeat one more time.
5
(This removes any bitter taste from the walnuts).
6
Drain and allow the walnuts to cool.
7
Cut the bell peppers into bite-sized chunks.
8
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the 3 tablespoons water and set aside.
9
Add 1 tablespoon oil to a frying pan or preheated wok.
10
When the oil is hot, add the walnuts.
11
Stir-fry briefly, then add the bell peppers and the pineapple slices.
12
Stir in the sweet and sour sauce.
13
Give the cornstarch mixture a quick restir and add.
14
Mix and serve hot, garnished with the carrot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cups water for boiling walnuts, 4 teaspoons salt for boiling walnuts, 3 ounces walnuts fresh shelled, 1/2 each sweet red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Sweet and Sour "Spareribs" (Chinese New Year) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Sweet and Sour "Spareribs" (Chinese New Year)

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