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tofu broccoli mushroom stir fry

Tofu Mushroom Broccoli Stir-Fry

Cosy, nutritious, and delicious — this one-pan stir-fry will quickly become a weeknight favourite. Crispy tofu, vibrant veggies and fresh basil come together with glossy spicy sticky sauce, best served with a bowl of rice!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block tofu pressed and sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • Corn flour optional, for coating
  • Splash of sesame oil for frying

For the sauce

  • 1.5 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (can swap with light soy sauce)
  • 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar (can swap with white vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 2-3 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp water + 1/2 tbsp corn flour (whisked into a corn flour slurry)

For the stir-fry

  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup broccoli florets blanched for 30 seconds beforehand, optional
  • 1 cup veggies of choice, sliced (e.g. red pepper, carrots, green beans)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • knob of ginger grated
  • 2-3 tsp chilli flakes
  • handful of cashews or peanuts
  • handful of fresh basil
  • scallions (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the stir fry sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce, sugar and corn flour slurry. Set aside.
    tofu stir fry
  • Wrap tofu in kitchen towels and gently press to release excess water. Slice into bite-sized pieces and lightly coat with corn flour (optional).
  • Heat sesame oil in a nonstick pan. Pan-fry tofu on low heat, flipping halfway until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, toast cashews or peanuts. Remove and set aside.
  • Add a splash more oil if needed, then add mushrooms. Once softened, add broccoli and onion.
  • Stir-fry for a few minutes, then add any additional veggies (red peppers, carrots, or green beans).
    tofu broccoli mushroom stir fry
  • Add garlic (minced), ginger (grated), and chilli flakes. Sauté until fragrant and lightly charred, while keeping the veggies crisp.
  • Pour in the prepared sauce and let it sizzle until thickened and glossy.
    tofu broccoli mushroom stir fry
  • Toss everything together — tofu, veggies, and toasted nuts — until evenly coated. Finish by stirring in handfuls of fresh basil, scallions and sesame seeds
    tofu mushroom broccoli stir fry
  • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles and enjoy!
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