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

Directions

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.