# Tofu stir fry with broccoli (from Aaron and Claire)

Video: [Takeout Style TOFU & BROCCOLI That Will Change Your MIND!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk) by [Aaron and Claire](https://www.youtube.com/@AaronandClaire).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.44 per serving, ~$10.31 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.56* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario vegetarian entrée at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 520 g firm tofu
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 250 g broccoli
- 2 to 3 green onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- 1 red chili
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- a pinch (optional) MSG
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- for serving cooked rice
- for garnish toasted sesame seeds

## Steps

1. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=143s) Cut the firm tofu into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=150s) Season the tofu cubes with salt and black pepper.
3. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=211s) Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
4. [3:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=233s) Thinly slice the green onions, separating the white parts from the green parts.
5. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=247s) Smash and finely chop the garlic cloves.
6. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=251s) Finely chop the ginger.
7. [5:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=308s) Thinly slice the red chili.
8. [5:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=319s) In a small container, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, chicken bouillon powder, water, cornstarch, and MSG to make the sauce.
9. [5:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=344s) Blanch the broccoli florets in boiling salted water for 1 minute, then transfer them to ice water to cool.
10. [8:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=539s) Coat the seasoned tofu cubes thoroughly with cornstarch.
11. [10:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=610s) Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the tofu cubes for 6 to 7 minutes until light golden brown, then remove them from the pan.
12. [10:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=633s) In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and sauté the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger for 1 minute.
13. [10:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiPiQl6aZUk&t=647s) Stir the sauce, pour it into the pan, and cook for 1 minute until it thickens.
14. Add the fried tofu and blanched broccoli to the pan, tossing to coat them evenly with the sauce.
15. Turn off the heat, stir in the toasted sesame oil, and mix well.
16. Serve the tofu and broccoli over a bed of cooked rice, garnished with the green parts of the green onions, sliced red chili, and toasted sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- slotted spoon

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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