Sweet and Sour Beancurd

Sweet and sour sauces must never be too sweet or too vinegary. When properly made they are a delight. As the contrasting tastes alternate and combine on the palate, one understands why well-prepared sweet and sour dishes are justly praised classics. Such a sauce lends itself to many different types of food but combines particularly well with beancurd. Here the beancurd is deep-fried, giving it an interesting spongy texture and enhancing its absorbent nature. The sweet pineapple both balance