Cambodia - Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Servings: 6

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serve over rice or other whole grains.

Ingredients

-       1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in jice

-       1 cup sliced carrots

-       4 cups chopped broccoli

-       1 onion, cut in wedges

-       1 cup water

-       1 bunch scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces

-       2 cloves garlic, crushed

-       1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

-       1 large green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

Sauce

-       1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

-       1/4 cup cider vinegar

-       2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

-       1/3 cup brown sugar

-       2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

-       Drain the pineapple, reserve the juice and set aside.

-       Place the vegetables, except the broccoli, in a large pot or wok with 1/2 cup of the water and the garlic and ginger.

-       Saute for 5 minutes.

-       Add the broccoli and the remaining 1/2 cup water.

-       Stir, then cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

-       Combine the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.

-       Stir in the pineapple chunks and the sauce mixture.

-       Cook, stirring until thickened.