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.