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Stir Fry Tofu and Broccoli With Hoisin Sauce

This tofu stir fry uses fried tofu which provides a chewy texture on the outside contrasted with a tender and soft inside. The contrast in textures is what gives this dish a pop on your first bite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Anna&Alex, Chinese
Keyword: 10 ingredients or less, 5-minute recipe, fall, family-friendly, gluten-free, stir-fry
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Anna Rider

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. Tofu Deep-fried tofu from your Asian grocery store

Stir Fry Vegetables

  • 8 oz. Broccoli Washed and trimmed

Flavoring

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 slices Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tapioca Starch
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Instructions

  • Chop the end off the ginger and cut 2 thick slices.
  • Crush and roughly chop the garlic.
  • Chop each triangle of fried tofu in half.
  • Preheat the wok on the highest heat possible.
  • Add the canola oil to the preheated wok.
  • Add the aromatics to the hot wok (garlic and ginger). Wait to sizzle, about 1 minute.
  • Add the tofu to the wok. Use a spatula to turn a few times. Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn. Allow the tofu to heat up, about 1 minute.
  • Add the broccoli to the tofu in the wok. Stir to evenly cook the broccoli. 
  • Add 1 tablespoon of water. Cover immediately with a lid to allow the broccoli to steam 1 minute. 
  • While waiting for the broccoli to cook, add 1 tablespoon of water to the tapioca starch. Stir to mix.
  • Periodically turn the stir fry to prevent the broccoli from burning. Give the broccoli about 30 seconds more of heat. 
  • Swirl in the hoisin sauce. Stir to mix evenly.
  • Stir the tapioca starch if it has hardened in the water. Make sure the mixture is liquidy. Pour the tapioca starch into the wok. 
  • Turn off the heat, and stir quickly until the tapioca starch creates a gravy. Plate the stir fry. Add additional soy sauce if you find the stir fry needs extra salt.
  • Enjoy your tofu stir fry!

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Notes

The hoisin sauce adds a sweet taste. Combined with the tapioca starch, the sauce makes a nice gravy to accompany the tofu and broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1.1mg