Vegetarian food became the hype during my college years. There was a push for “healthier” non-meat items mainly from tofu/bean curd products shaped to resemble meat. I didn’t mind eating vegetarian products since I find the distinct taste of soy beans pleasant. However, I will always prefer the blocks of plain tofu that one can slice or dice for savory meals.
The texture of Super Firm Tofu is porous and will absorb the color and flavor of liquid seasonings. Soy sauce is used in this Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry to lightly flavor the Tofu.
You can find a guide for different Tofu varieties here
Tofu is a versatile ingredient in Asian cuisine. My first bite of tofu is from a sweet dish from the Philippines called Taho. Soft-silky soy bean curd is ladled into cups, followed by little balls of chewy tapioca. The concoction is flavored by drizzling the tofu curds with shiny ribbons of dark caramel sauce. You can find a simple Taho recipe here
Tips for cooking Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry:
- Purchase Extra Firm or Super Firm Tofu for this recipe
- Nasoya Organic Super Firm Tofu is my recommended brand
- Cook Tofu separately from vegetables to prevent tofu from being smooshed
- Adjust soy sauce according to taste
Tofu and Broccoli Stir Fry
Ingredients
For Tofu:
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 packs 14oz Super Firm Tofu
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- For Broccoli Florets
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/4 cup small chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 7 cups of Broccoli Florets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp lemon optional
- 1 tsp sesame oil optional
Instructions
Instructions for Tofu:
- Heat oil in wok (medium heat)
- Add Tofu in wok and mix gently with spatula
- Add soy sauce 1 tbsp at a time, mix gently in between
- Reduce heat to medium low
- Brown Tofu evenly by turning Tofu every 3-5 minutes
- Cook for about 18-20 minutes, set aside
For Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry:
- Heat oil in wok (medium heat)
- Sauté Onions for 2 minutes
- Add garlic and sauté for 3 minutes
- Add Broccolli and cook until bright green and tender
- Add Tofu and toss/mix lightly to combine
- Season with lemon, sesame oil, salt and pepper
Notes
- Purchase Extra Firm or Super Firm Tofu for this recipe
- Nasoya Organic Super Firm Tofu is my recommended brand
- Cook Tofu separately from vegetables to prevent tofu from being smooshed
- Adjust soy sauce according to taste
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