Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli
2 portions
25mCrispy pan-fried tofu and fresh broccoli in a sweet and sour glaze.
What you will need
1 lb Broccoli
1 lb Firm Tofu
2 Tbsp Corn Starch
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Ketchup
1 piece Star Anise
1/4 cup Toasted Sesame Oil
10 oz. Cooked Rice
(Nutritional facts 102 calories, 5.5 g fat, 9.6 g carbohydrates, 4.35 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 76 mg sodium)How to cook
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Slice the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
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Slice the tofu into slabs (about 1/2" thick).
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Pop the tofu slabs in the microwave for about 3 minutes to heat it up and pull off some moisture.
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Drain the tofu slabs and dry them off with paper towels. The worst thing about cispy tofu is how many paper towels it wastes. A good, clean kitchen towel is an option, but you'll probably need several.
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Dust the tofu evenly in corn starch.
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Heat the toasted sesame in a large skillet over medium heat
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Gently place the tofu slabs in the hot oil. Let them sizzle, untouched until golden brown on the bottom.
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Toss the star anise into the hot oil. Then, start flipping the tofu slabs to crisp up the opposite side.
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Clear a little space in the pan and add the brown sugar. Give it a few minutes to start melting.
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Once the tofu is evenly golden brown on both sides, add the vinegar near the brown sugar.
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Add the ketchup and stir until the sugar, vinegar, and ketchup are mixed evenly into a sauce.
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Add the broccoli florets.
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Coat the crispy tofu in sauce and transfer them to a holding plate.
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Stir the broccoli over heat until cooked to your liking.
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Serve over rice.
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