Spicy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Spicy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Crisp-edged tofu and tender broccoli coated in a savory, garlicky chili sauce.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Press for 10 minutes, pat dry, and cut into cubes.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 450.0 gr Extra-Firm Tofu

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, kitchen towel

  2. Step 2

    Place the tofu in a large bowl, sprinkle with half of the cornstarch, and toss gently until lightly coated.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Cornstarch

    Cookware: large bowl, spatula

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, chili-garlic sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr Chili Garlic Sauce, 8.0 gr Cornstarch, 15.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 12.0 gr Sugar, 90.0 ml Water

    Cookware: medium bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Heat a wok over high heat. Add half of the neutral oil, then cook the coated tofu in a single layer, turning occasionally, until crisp and golden on several sides; transfer it to a plate.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: plate, spatula, wok

  5. Step 5

    Return the wok to high heat and add the remaining neutral oil. Add the broccoli and stir-fry until bright green and crisp-tender.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Broccoli, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  6. Step 6

    Add the garlic and ginger to the broccoli and stir-fry just until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger

    Cookware: spatula, wok

  7. Step 7

    Whisk the prepared sauce again, pour it into the wok, and reduce to medium heat. Stir until the sauce bubbles and thickens enough to coat the broccoli.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: medium bowl, spatula, whisk, wok

  8. Step 8

    Return the cooked tofu to the wok and toss gently until evenly coated and hot. Remove from the heat and scatter the scallions over the stir-fry.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Scallion

    Cookware: spatula, wok

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