Broccoli and Tofu Sweet Sour

Name: Broccoli and Tofu Sweet Sour
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 lb extra-firm tofu; 1 small dried chili; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 green onions; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons chili sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
212 kcal
Cuisine
Chinese, Vegan

Broccoli and Tofu Sweet Sour

Freya Patterson

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Make a simple, delightful sweet and sour broccoli stir-fry with tofu, ginger, and garlic. This easy recipe pairs crisp broccoli and tender tofu in a tasty sweet and sour sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

Stir-fry:

2 cups broccoli florets 350 g/ 12 oz. Note 1
1 lb extra-firm tofu 450 g
1 small dried chili or dried chili flakes. to taste
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
2 green onions
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Sweet and sour sauce:

2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons chili sauce Note 2
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

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Instructions

Broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain them in a colander and rinse with cold water. Allow them to drain thoroughly. Pat the broccoli dry with paper towels to prevent the sauce from thinning due to excess moisture. 2 cups/ 350 g broccoli
Tofu: Place the tofu between layers of paper towels and press to remove moisture. Repeat this process with fresh paper towels a few times. Cut the tofu into 2.5 cm/1 inch cubes and set aside. 1 lb/ 450 g tofu
Sweet and sour sauce: Whisk together the tomato paste, ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, and sugar to make the sauce. Set aside. 2 tablespoon tomato paste + 1 tablespoon ketchup + 2 tablespoon light soy sauce + 2 tablespoon rice vinegar + 2 teaspoon hoisin sauce + 2 teaspoon chili sauce + 2 teaspoon sesame oil + 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
Prepare other ingredients: Finely mince the dried chilies, garlic cloves, and ginger. Slice the green onions into thin rings, separating the white and green parts. Set aside. 1 small dried chili or chili flakes to taste + 2 garlic cloves + 1 teaspoon ginger + 2 green onions
Cook tofu: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add tofu and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until it's golden brown all over. Transfer it to a plate. 1 tablespoon oil
Stir-fry: Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add the chilies, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. 1 tablespoon oil
Add the sauce and stir until it thickens approximately 1 minute.
Finish: Return the tofu to the wok and stir to coat. Add the broccoli and mix carefully but thoroughly to ensure everything is covered with the sweet and sour sauce.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and the green parts of the onions over the dish. Serve immediately. 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Notes

Broccoli: I tend to use the florets to make this broccoli stir fry and keep the stem for making soup. But nicely chopped broccoli stems are also perfectly delicious; they will just not look as nice as broccoli florets. You can use either fresh or frozen broccoli.
Chili sauce: I use Sriracha or Sambal oelek.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 0.1mg (0%) Sodium 764mg (32%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 508IU (10%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1/4 of the dish
Calories	212kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	17g	6%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	6g	35%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.05g	3%
Cholesterol	0.1mg	0%
Sodium	764mg	32%
Potassium	472mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	508IU	10%
Vitamin C	45mg	50%
Calcium	76mg	8%
Iron	2mg	11%