Asian Sweet And Sour Zucchini Food

SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Mix together Sauce ingredients. Mix together Thickener in a separate small bowl.
• Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
• Add chicken and stir fry until it it is white all over but still pink inside.
• Add capsicum and stir fry for 2 minutes.
• Add Sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar has dissolved and the sauce begins to bubble.
• Add Thickener. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Then cook until it thickens to a syrup consistency - about 3 minutes.
• Stir through pineapple pieces (just to warm) and remove from stove.
• Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with shallots if desired.

PANDA EXPRESS SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Add 1 cup water, white vinegar and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Add the cornstarch to the remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
• Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and whisk it all together.
• Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• Place zucchini and onion in a large nonreactive bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Add water to cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SWEET & SOUR ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Sauté the zucchini in oil until still crisp but hot through.
• Remove and keep warm.
• Add remaining ingredients to the pan and simmer 3 minutes.
• Put zucchini back in the pan for 1 minute and serve.

HOT AND SOUR CHINESE EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Place the eggplant cubes into a large bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Fill with enough water to cover, and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse well, and drain on paper towels.
• In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, red wine vinegar, sugar, chile pepper, cornstarch and chili oil. Set the sauce aside.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the eggplant until it is tender and begins to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in the sauce, and cook and stir until the sauce is thick and the eggplant is evenly coated. Serve immediately.

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• Over medium heat bring Part 1 ingredients to a boil.
• Mix Part 2 ingredients and add to boiling mixture.
• Cook until bubbly and thick.
• Remove from stove and add Part 3 ingredients.
• This will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
• Room temperature ketchup mixes easier than refrigerated.
• Serve warm.

SWEET & SOUR SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk first 6 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place vegetables in a large bowl; toss with dressing., Refrigerate, covered, until cold. Serve with a slotted spoon.