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19Ingredients
55Minutes
370Calories
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In less time than it takes to order and bring home take-out, you can pan-fry tofu until crisp, simmer broccoli florets, and bring them together with a lightly sweet soy and sesame sauce (which is generous enough to spoon over rice). Whether you're cooking vegetarian or gluten-free, or you just want a healthy choice, this one's a keeper for weeknight dinners. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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4 SERVINGS
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Directions
- Drain any water from the package of tofu. Wrap the block of tofu in 3-4 layers of paper towels, tucking in the sides so the block is fully wrapped. Set on a work surface, place a heavy-bottomed pan on top of the block, and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- To make the sauce: Mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger. Whisk together the water and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl until cornstarch is fully dissolved. Add the tamari, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper (if using). Set sauce aside. Thinly slice the scallions and set aside.
- Unwrap tofu and discard paper towels. Cut the tofu into rectangles approximately 1-inch long, 3/4-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick. Transfer tofu to a large bowl and sprinkle with the salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss with a spatula to coat.
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370Calories
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Fiber
Potassium
| Calories370Calories from Fat190 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat21g32% |
| Saturated Fat2.5g13% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol |
| Sodium1690mg70% |
| Potassium640mg18% |
| Protein24g |
| Calories from Fat190 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate26g9% |
| Dietary Fiber6g24% |
| Sugars12g |
| Vitamin A15% |
| Vitamin C130% |
| Calcium90% |
| Iron30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(80)
Seija Shatraw 6 months ago
This recipe is so good! My first time cooking tofu was a disaster. The tofu ended up being too mushy and fell apart 😅 However, if you stick to this recipe, your tofu will turn out really nice and crisp while being tender on the inside! I didn’t have any scallions, so I used red onions and grilled them for a bit. Tastes great with some rice 😋 Overall, I really like this recipe! 😊
beny 6 months ago
It was pretty tasty. It says that it makes 4 servings but I feel like it makes closer to 2. But if you eat it with rice it will maybe be more accurate to 4.
Katy Williamson 9 months ago
Loved this recipe!! I told my 8 y/o it was chicken breast, she ate it, loved it and then I told her it was tofu ;) Easy and delicious, will definitely make again!
Salina Thomas a year ago
It is good, a little too sweet so next time we will reduce the sugar we also made it without the hot peppers, next time will definitely add them in
Cordova a year ago
Great! I need practice cutting my tofu. I steamed the broccoli separately while mixing tofu into simmering sauce.
Daughter in law vegetarian loved it. She made white rice ‘cause it was so juicy.
Car 2 years ago
AMAZING!! My whole family really enjoyed this, even my toddler who doesn’t eat veggies was downing the broccoli 😲 Will definitely be making this again.
michelle 2 years ago
omg, this was the naustyest stuff i have ever tried.. this was the first time I tried Tofu and it was so bad its like eating rubber. nowi can say i tryed Tofu
V 2 years ago
Very nice and easy recipe.. I used sriracha for adding a bit more spice.. overall great recipe.. thanks a lot!
Julie 2 years ago
DELICIOUS! This will def be incorporated into our routine meal lineup. Note to self: increase brown sugar to 4Tbsp. and to make it a more full robust meal for the hubby add soba noodles.
Катя Чихачева 2 years ago
It’s great in general but something is bitter there and I’m not sure what 😶
Lucas Cain 2 years ago
Great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing. I want to try this again but I want to try the cuisine with chicken.
Maya Staples 2 years ago
Love how it turned out! Easy to make and super yummy! Definitely making again.
Troia 2 years ago
Turned out mighty fine. Next time, I’m going to try cutting back on sugar for my husband who is watching his his A1C. I didn’t have rice vinegar, so substituteed with white cooking wine. I probably used twice as much ginger, so it was turned out extra spicy. I’ll make it again. Next time I’ll make rice too and try other veggies too.
Maia Eason 2 years ago
This tasted much better than I expected it to. I had doubts about the broccoli not having seasoning and only being steamed but when I combined It with the sauce at the end it was amazing!