Thai Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry Food

CRISPY TOFU BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Dab the tofu with a kitchen towel or paper towel to get rid of any extra moisture. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes and toss them in a mixture of cornflour, salt and pepper.
• Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan and spread the tofu pieces out so that they are evenly layered on the pan. Cook each side till its a light golden brown and remove from the pan. Don't worry if the tofu pieces stick to each other a bit. You can easily pull them apart once they are cooked and crispy.
• Heat oil in the same pan and once its hot, add garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute and add the broccoli florets. Cook them for a minute and pour the sauce into the pan. Stir fry for a minute or two on high heat to let the sauce thicken and then add the tofu. Quickly toss everything together and turn off the flame. Top with sesame seeds and green onions and serve.

SIMPLE STIR-FRIED THAI NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI AND TOFU

Steps:

• 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve. 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve.
• 1. Boil water. Chop veggies while water boils. 2. Cook rice noodles according to package *Many rice noodles only need 1-2 minutes to cook, this particular brand took 5 minutes, so defer to package as rice noodles become horribly slimy when overcooked. 3. Sauté garlic in sesame oil. Add broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Add water to pan if needed. 4. Once rice noodles are cooked, rinse, drain and set aside. Add soy sauce and sriracha to the veggie skillet and toss in cubed tofu. Stir to evenly coat with garlic, oil, soy sauce, and sriracha. 5. Finally, add noodles to the mixture. Add more oil/soy sauce if needed. Top with cilantro and serve.

TOFU AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY

Steps:

• Arrange tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels. Top with more paper towels and another baking sheet; weight with canned goods. Let tofu drain, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook broccoli (stalks and florets) in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green, 2 minutes. Drain; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu; cook until golden brown, turning gently halfway through, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels.
• Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, red-pepper flakes, garlic, cornstarch, and 3/4 cup water; set aside.
• Add broccoli to skillet; cook over high heat, stirring often, until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk reserved sauce to combine; pour into pan. Return tofu to pan; stir to coat, about 1 minute more. Serve topped with cashews.

STIR-FRIED TOFU, THAI-STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tofu in half widthwise. Keep the pieces stacked and cut lengthwise into thirds (creates 6 rectangles), and then cut the tofu horizontally (slicing parallel to work surface) into quarters to create 24 cubes, each about 1 inch. Press the tofu. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, curry paste, and coconut milk until blended; set aside.
• In a large, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add the tofu and sear without moving until the cubes have browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully turn the tofu and sear other side until browned, about 2 minutes more. Turn and sear a third side, again for about 2 minutes. Remove tofu to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, red pepper, 3 tablespoons of water, and salt to taste; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are almost tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Return tofu to the skillet and stir in the sauce. Cook to heat and blend flavors, about 1 minute. Serve immediately, garnishing each portion with basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts.

THAI BROCCOLI TOFU STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Cube tofu and add to marinade; allow to sit for 30 minutes.
• Combine sauce ingredients except for oil; set aside.
• In a medium skillet, saute the vegetables and ginger in oil.
• Gradually stir in the marinated tofu cubes.
• Top with the peanut sauce, and serve over basmati rice.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts.

TOFU & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Combine broth, wine, soy sauce, 1 T cornstarch, sugar and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cut tofu into 3/4-inch cubes, pat dry and sprinkle with salt. Place the remaining 2 T cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the tofu and toss gently to coat.
• Heat 1 T oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the tofu; cok, undisturbed, until browned, about 3 minutes. Gently turn and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 T oil, garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add broccoli and water; cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender-crisp, 2-4 minutes. Stir the reserved broth mixture and add to the pan. Cook until the sauce has thickened, 1-2 minutes.
• Return the tofu to the pan; toss to combine with the broccoli and sauce.

BROCCOLI AND TOFU IN THAI PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli florets in a covered wok or stir-fry pan with about 1/2 inch of water, until tender-crisp.
• Gently stir in the tofu and peanut sauce. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Add salt to taste, and serve at once.
• Menu
• Broccoli and Tofu in Thai Peanut Sauce (this page)
• Hot cooked brown rice or noodles
• Mixed Greens with Wild Mushrooms (page 53)
• Fresh fruit or any fruity dessert from Chapter Eleven
• nutrition information
• Calories: 176
• Total Fat: 9g
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrate: 13g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 106mg

GAILAN (CHINESE BROCCOLI) WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Place tofu slices between layers of paper towels. Place a baking sheet over the tofu. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
• Combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Whisk sauce until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Whisk 2 tablespoons water with cornstarch in a separate bowl to make a slurry.
• Heat peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add gailan; toss to evenly distribute ginger and garlic. Add water and cover; steam for about 2 minutes. Stir in the sauce, tossing quickly to coat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute.
• Stir the slurry briefly; add to the gailan. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with sesame oil.