Vegetarian
Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
Description
This light and lively Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry is easy to whip up on a whim. Crispy seared tofu and verdant green broccoli tossed in a zingy ginger sauce, it’s a tasty choice when you want a change of pace from the usual, without having to make an extra trip to the grocery store.
Ingredients
- 1 (12- to 14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons (plus 1 teaspoon) cornstarch divided
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons hoisin
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons canola oil or grapeseed oil or another neutral oil, divided, plus additional as needed
- 2 broccoli crowns cut into florets (about 5 to 6 cups)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 chopped green onions about 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving
Directions
- Drain the tofu and pat very dry with a paper towel, changing the towels a few times as needed. Press on the tofu a little to squeeze some water out, but not so hard you cause it to crumble. Cut the block in half right through the middle (as if you were cutting a burger bun), then cut into 1-inch cubes. Place on a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and lightly pat dry once more.
- Sprinkle the cubes slowly and evenly with 2 tablespoons of the cornstarch (I like to scatter on 1/2 tablespoon at a time and toss the cubes halfway through). With your fingers, gently toss to coat the tofu as evenly as you can.
- In a small mixing bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, water, hoisin, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the broccoli, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add the 2 tablespoons remaining oil over medium-high. Add the tofu in a single layer and cook, tossing every 3 or so minutes, until it is golden on all sides. The tofu may stick together and some bits might crumble a bit. Use a sturdy spoon to break stuck pieces apart and don't worry about any crumbles. They taste extra delicious.
- Return the broccoli to the pan and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to combine, then let cook until the broccoli is heated through and the sauce has thickened a little, about 1 minute. Stir in the sesame oil and green onion. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy hot with rice.
