Sesame Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Crispy tofu and crunchy broccoli stir fried to perfection in tasty homemade sauce.A perfect mix of protein and veggies to serve with steamed rice, noodles or cauliflower rice.
Servings 4
Ingredients
For Crispy Tofu
- 1 block Tofu Extra firm
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
For Sauce
- ¼ cup Low sodium light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Sri racha or Hot sauce add extra or minus as per spicy levels
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- ¼ cup Water
For Stir Fry
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil replace any oil if needed
- 1 tbsp Chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp Chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 whole head Broccoli approx 500 grams florets
- 2 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
- ¼ cup Green spring onions for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
To Fry Tofu
- Drain the excess moisture from the tofu with a kitchen towel and cut into cubes.
- Combine cornflour , salt and pepper in a bowl. coat the tofu cubes with flour.
- Add oil to a pan and layer the tofu cubes and cook on low to medium heat for 2 -3 minutes on each side. Do not cover and cook evenly turning as needed.
Prepare Sauce
- Combine soy sauce , rice vinegar , sesame oil , hot sauce , corn flour and mix. Add water and mix till smooth and not lumpy.
Stir Fry
- Heat a skillet and add oil. Add chopped garlic and ginger.Add broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally. Add salt and red pepper flakes
- Add the prepared sauce and cook for a 2 minutes on high flame till the sauce thickens,Add fried tofu and toss to mix. Top with sesame seeds and spring onions