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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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Total time
45 min
15 prep · 30 cook
Serves
4
Cost
~$2.21
per serving
Cuisine
Chinese
Diet
Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · No pork
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

  1. 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
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 60 ml soy sauce, 125 ml vegetable broth, and 10 g cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Serve the tofu and broccoli stir-fry immediately over the cooked white rice.