2teaspoonsoil neutral and high smoke point (eg. avocado oil)
2teaspoonssesame oil
2headsbroccoli(168g) large stem removed and chopped
1largecarrotpeeled and julienned
2teaspoonscornstarch + 2 teaspoon water for a cornstarch slurry
Instructions
Sweet Ginger Sauce
Stir all the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
Stir Fry + Putting It All Together
In a pan over medium high, add both oils. When hot add in the tofu and 2 tablespoons of the sauce and crisp on each side for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until all sides are crisped up and browned. This helps to infuse the tofu with some sauce while it is cooking. Season with a sprinkle of sea salt and ground black pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the broccoli and carrot and toss for about 2 minutes heat. Then add in a few tablespoons of water and cover pan. Allow to steam for about 2 minutes. Remove cover, lower heat to medium and add in the tofu and the sauce. Pour in the cornstarch slurry here. Stir to coat everything in the sauce, then and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes in the sauce.
Remove from heat and top with extra sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Here’s my favourite way to press tofu! Wrap the tofu in some paper towels, then with a kitchen towel around that. That way the kitchen towel is much easier to wash and doesn’t have pieces of tofu in it. Wrap it like a blanket around a baby. The tofu is now your food baby. Put a heavy pan on top, like a cast iron skillet. Then put two books in or on top of that. Balance it so it doesn’t fall off, and leave it to be pressed for about 30 minutes. The tofu should be smaller, and the kitchen towel should be wet with the water from the tofu. Now you can proceed and use this. This makes tofu absorb flavours so much better, and gives it an amazing texture too.To store: Store leftover stir fry in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. It can be reheated in a skillet on the stovetop with a splash of oil or in the microwave.