Glazed crispy tofu over rice with charred broccoli

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Ingredients

• firm tofu1 block
• jasmine rice1 cup
• broccoli1 crown
• soy sauce1/4 cup
• brown sugar3 tbsp
• gingera thumb
• garlic2 cloves
• corn starch2 tbsp
• green onion2 stalks

Method

1Rice on

• •Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
• •Add the jasmine rice to a pot with 1¼ cups salted water and bring to a boil.
• •Cover, reduce to the lowest heat, and cook 12 minutes until the water is absorbed.
• •Let it rest with the lid on for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2Make the teriyaki sauce

• •Meanwhile, grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
• •Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.

3Crisp the tofu

• •Press the tofu between paper towels under a heavy pan for 10 minutes.
• •Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes.
• •Toss the cubes with the corn starch and a pinch of salt until lightly coated.
• •Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• •Add the tofu in a single layer and fry 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on most sides.

4Char the broccoli

• •Meanwhile, cut the broccoli into florets.
• •Heat 1 tbsp oil in a second pan over high heat.
• •Add the broccoli and 2 tbsp water, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
• •Uncover and cook 2 minutes more until charred in spots and crisp-tender.

5Glaze and plate

• •Re-stir the sauce and pour it over the tofu.
• •Simmer 1 to 2 minutes until it bubbles into a glossy glaze that coats every piece.
• •Divide the rice between two bowls and top with the tofu and broccoli.
• •Garnish with the thinly sliced green onions.