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Pan Fried Sesame Tofu with Broccoli

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Ingredients

The sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

The stir fry

  • 14 oz block extra-firm tofu
  • a pinch salt
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp neutral oil (vegetable, canola, peanut)
  • ½ lb frozen broccoli florets
  • 3-4 green onions, sliced
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu to remove excess water for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While pressing, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  3. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and season with salt, then coat with cornstarch.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the tofu until golden brown on all sides.
  5. Remove the tofu and stir fry the frozen broccoli in the same skillet until slightly browned.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the broccoli and cook until it thickens.
  7. Add the crispy tofu back to the skillet, stir to coat, and serve over cooked rice topped with green onions.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3
Calories
647
Total fat
28.13g
Total carbohydrates
85.93g
Total protein
24.4g
Sodium
1881.13mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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