Stir Fried Broccoli Stalks And Flowers Red Peppers Peanuts And Tofu Food

PEPPER AND PEANUT BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chile flakes and cook 10 seconds, and then add the broccoli, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until the water evaporates and the broccoli is lightly browned and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
• Toss in the peppers, peanuts and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper and serve.

SIMPLE BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Trim the florets off the broccoli, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Peel the broccoli stalks with a vegetable peeler to remove the tough outer skin, and slice 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal. Set aside.
• Whisk together 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a large wok over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil, and swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil begins to smoke, add the broccoli florets and stems. Cook, stirring constantly, until browned around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of water to steam the broccoli, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes more. Push the broccoli to the edges of the pan, forming an empty well in the center. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes, and stir until aromatic, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the soy mixture, and stir until the sauce has thickened and the broccoli is coated, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, add the sesame oil and stir to coat. Serve with rice.
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STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI STALKS AND FLOWERS, RED PEPPERS, PEANUTS AND TOFU

Steps:

• Cut broccoli stems away from crowns. Peel stems, slice lengthwise, then cut in 2-inch julienne. Cut crowns in thin slices and collect all of the flower buds that fall off onto your cutting board in the same bowl with the sliced crowns.
• Dry tofu slices on paper towels. In a small bowl or measuring cup combine soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and stock or water. Combine salt and sugar in another small bowl and garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in another. Have all ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of pan and swirling the pan, then add tofu and stir-fry until lightly colored, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a plate.
• Swirl in remaining oil, add garlic, ginger and pepper flakes if using and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add peanuts, all of the broccoli - stems, crowns and flower buds - and red peppers, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add salt, pepper, and sugar, toss together and add soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender, and return tofu to the wok. Add cilantro and stir together for about 30 seconds. Serve with additional soy sauce as desired and hot grains or noodles.

BROCCOLI, PEANUT & SWEET RED PEPPER STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cut broccoli and red pepper into pieces about 1" square (individual florettes for broccoli).
• Use medium heat throughout.
• In Wok or stir-fry pan, heat peanut oil and toast peanuts until golden and fragrant.
• Remove peanuts and set aside.
• Add broccoli and stir-fry approximately 5 minutes.
• Add sweet red pepper.
• Continue stir-frying until broccoli and pepper reach desired doneness.
• Add peanuts back into pan, toss and reheat if necessary.
• Pour into serving dish and serve immediately.
• Season as desired.

STIR FRY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• Combine half of chicken broth with soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, ginger and garlic powder in small container.
• Stir until smooth, set aside.
• Lightly coat non stick frypan with veggie spray.
• Heat frypan on high heat until hot.
• Add oil, tilt frypan to coat bottom.
• Add chicken; stir fry 2 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• Remove chicken.
• Add remaining broth to frypan, bring to boil.
• Add broccoli and bell pepper, return to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered 2 minutes or until broccoli is crisp tender.
• Increase heat to high.
• Add chicken to frypan.
• Stir sauce and add to frypan, bring to boil.
• Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thick.
• Stir in peanuts.

STIR-FRIED TOFU AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Optional step for firmer tofu: Blot the tofu dry, wrap in a clean kitchen towel and place a cutting board on top. Let sit for about 15 minutes. Whether weighted or not, slice the tofu about 1/2 inch thick into 1- x 2-inch dominoes.
• Mix together 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Toss with the tofu, and stir to make sure all of the pieces are coated. Let sit for five to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a small bowl, stir together the remaining soy sauce and sugar, hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add the oil, turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, until the peppers begin to soften, and add the garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 20 seconds, until the garlic and ginger begin to smell fragrant, and add the tofu, dried red pepper flakes and green onions. Stir-fry two minutes, give the sauce a stir and add to the pan. Cover and cook for three minutes. Remove the lid, stir the ingredients in the pan, and taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with rice or noodles.

BROCCOLI 'N RED PEPPERS STIR FRIED

Steps:

• In a wok or large skillet Heat oils over high heat.
• Stir fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, remove garlic& ginger and discard.
• Add onions stir fry 1 minute.
• Add mushrooms, stir fry 1 minute.
• Add broccoli, stir fry 1 minute.
• Add red Pepper and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add stock& soy sauce, bring to a simmer for about 1 minute or until the veggies are cooked to your liking.
• Sprinkle with Sesame seeds and serve.

STIR-FRIED TOFU, PEPPERS & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut the tofu into 1/2-inch chunks.
• In a glass bowl large enough to hold the tofu, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, 1 clove of the chopped garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes.
• Add the tofu and mix gently.
• Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
• In a large saute pan or wok, heat the oil until hot.
• Add the remaining clove of chopped garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the broccoli and red pepper and cook, tossing the vegetables, for 3 minutes.
• Add the tofu and marinade and cook until heated through.
• Serve with steamed rice or cooked chinese noodles.