Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons

Water

1/4 cup

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Vegetable broth

1/2 cup

Red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

1/4 cup

Broccoli

2 cups, cut into florets

Tofu

14 oz, pressed and cut into cubes

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, vegetable broth, cornstarch, and water. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This flavorful mixture will serve as your stir fry sauce.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add tofu cubes.
3. Cook tofu until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer the cooked tofu to a plate and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add broccoli florets. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the broccoli becomes vibrant in color and slightly tender.
5. Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the broccoli. Stir well to ensure every piece of broccoli is coated in the sauce.
6. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Stir fry the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the tofu and broccoli.
7. Season the stir fry with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve the tofu and broccoli stir fry hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. Enjoy this vibrant dish as a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch.