Chinese
Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This vibrant stir-fry features crispy tofu and tender broccoli coated in a savory sauce, served over fluffy white rice, making it a quick weeknight meal.
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Draft · not yet kitchen-tested
Shopping for just this dinner: about $20.62 in whole packs at Ontario average prices, pantry staples not counted. Planned with other dinners that share packs, it usually costs less.
Ingredients
- 300 gLong-grain white rice
- 450 gExtra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 500 gBroccoli, cut into florets
- 3 clovesGarlic, minced
- 15 gFresh ginger, grated
- 60 mlSoy sauce
- 125 mlVegetable broth (low sodium)
- 10 gCornstarch
- 30 mlCanola oil
- 5 gSalt
- 3 gGround black pepper
Method
- Bring 600 ml of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the 300 g white rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. While the rice cooks, press the 450 g extra-firm tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water, then cut into 1-inch cubes.⏱ 25 min timer in cook mode
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 60 ml soy sauce, 125 ml vegetable broth, and 10 g cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 15 ml canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.⏱ 10 min timer in cook mode
- Add the remaining 15 ml canola oil to the same skillet. Add the 500 g broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Add the 15 g minced garlic and 15 g grated ginger and stir-fry for another 1 minute until fragrant.⏱ 6 min timer in cook mode
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the broccoli, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Season with 5 g salt and 2.5 g black pepper.⏱ 2 min timer in cook mode
- Serve the tofu and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the cooked white rice.