Glossy takeout-style crispy tofu and crisp broccoli over fluffy rice

≈ $1.45/serving$1.51at the cheapest of your stores this week · 10 ingredients on sale

Ingredients

• jasmine rice1 cup
• firm tofu1 block
• broccoli1 ea
• garlic3 cloves
• ginger1 thumb (2 tbsp minced)
• soy sauce3 tbsp
• hoisin sauce2 tbsp
• corn starch4 tsp
• sesame oil1 tsp
• green onion (optional)2 stalks

Method

1Start the rice

• •Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, about 30 seconds.
• •Combine the rice, 1¼ cups water and a pinch of salt in a small pot with a lid.
• •Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• •Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook 15 minutes until the grains are tender.
• •Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered until plating.

2Press and coat the tofu

• •Meanwhile, press the tofu between paper towels under a heavy pan for 10 minutes.
• •Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• •Toss the cubes with 2 tsp of the cornstarch and a pinch of salt until lightly coated.

3Prep

• •Cut the broccoli into bite size florets.
• •Mince the garlic and ginger.
• •Slice the green onions.
• •In a small bowl, stir the soy sauce, the hoisin sauce, the remaining 2 tsp of cornstarch, the sesame oil and ¼ cup water until smooth.

4Stir-fry

• •Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• •Add the tofu in a single layer and fry untouched for 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden.
• •Turn the cubes and fry 5 to 6 minutes more, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on most sides.
• •Move the tofu to a plate.
• •Add another 1 tbsp oil and the broccoli with 2 tbsp water to the wok.
• •Cover and steam 90 seconds.
• •Uncover and stir-fry about 2 minutes until bright green with browned edges.
• •Push the broccoli aside, add the garlic and ginger, and stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
• •Return the tofu to the wok.
• •Give the sauce a final stir and pour it in.
• •Toss everything 60 to 90 seconds until the sauce thickens and coats each piece with a gloss.

5Plate

• •Fluff the rice with a fork.
• •Divide the rice between two bowls.
• •Spoon the stir-fry over the rice.
• •Finish with the green onions if desired.