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Vegetarian Sweet and Sour "Spareribs"

Ingredients

• 10 - 12 cups water for boiling walnuts
• 4 teaspoons salt for boiling walnuts
• 3 ounces fresh shelled walnuts
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon oil for stir-frying
• 6 ounces pineapple slices (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup Sweet and Sour Sauce
• 1 medium carrot, shredded, for garnish

Preparation

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