Tofu broccoli stir fry is a delicious Asian style delicacy. We cook pan fried tofu cube with broccoli and sauces. For a crunch, we fry and add cashew nuts and this gives the best taste.
Asian style Broccoli Tofu Stir fry with cashews an easy to put together dish in just 30 mins. Perfect for the dinner table with some jasmine rice. Minimal prep work and you gotta enjoy amazingly delicious food in just a few mins !!
The sauces coated over the broccoli and tofu are a perfect blend and you might definitely go for a next serve. I'm warning you right away !!
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Easy & quick meal
We all love quick meals right. I prefer spending less time in the kitchen but in fact delicious food. This perfectly fits into the mark. Just 15 mins with some easy prep work and you get the food ready. Serve with some stir-fried ramen or jasmine rice.
This is a perfect vegan dish and you may make it gluten free too by replacing tamari sauce in space of soy sauce.
Ingredients
Broccoli - Use fresh green broccoli florets.
Tofu - always prefer extra firm tofu cubes. You can press the tofu by placing a weight above that for 30 mins. In case you don't prefer tofu you can definitely opt for Paneer but paneer will not be vegan food.
Oil - Sesame oil gives a nutty taste to the dish so I highly recommend adding it.
Brown sugar - Gives a hit of sweet taste to the dish
Soy sauce - Use dark soy sauce for flavor. you can use tamari sauce for a gluten free version.
Ginger & Garlic - Chop the ginger and garlic finely and then saute them in oil. They give an awesome flavor.
Cashewnuts - This is definitely a not to miss one. Love that crunch it gives to the dish.
White sesame seeds - Gives a perfect finish to the stir fry. You can also use some green onion for garnish.
Prep Work
Prepping broccoli and tofu is a clever move for the dish. You can make small florets from the broccoli wash them and keep it ready.
Press the tofu firmly if needed and remove the excess moisture from it. Coat the tofu with cornflour, pepper, and salt and fry them crispy.
We can store the broccoli and tofu in separate zip lock bags. If this is ready then the rest of the cooking gets done in just 15 mins.
How to Prepare Asian Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry
1. Press the tofu for 30 mins so that they are firm enough and then slice them into cubes. In a bowl add in the tofu cubes . To this add in corn flour, pepper powder and salt. Combine everything so that the flour and powder evenly coat over the tofu.
2. Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the tofu cubes and fry them evenly until they are crisp and set aside. Make sure you flip and cook all the sides of the tofu.
3. In the same skillet add in the cashew nuts and fry in a medium flame until they are golden and remove from the pan.
4. In a bowl add in the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, oil, brown sugar and corn starch. Whisk well until its combined and set aside.
5. Heat another pan with oil to this add in the finely chopped garlic and ginger and saute for a min.
6. Next add in the broccoli florets and ¼ cup of water. Cover and and cook for 2 mins. Broccoli is now cooked.
7. Next add in the sauces. Combine everything.
8. The sauce starts to thicken. Now add in the fried tofu.
9. Also add in the cashew nut and switch off the flame. Finally garnish with white sesame seeds and tofu broccoli stir fry is ready.
Tips & Variations
- Instead of broccoli, you may also include more vegetables. Cauliflower, carrot, Peas, or even mushrooms go well in the stir fry.
- If you like them more spicy sprinkle in some chili flakes. It really works.
- Make sure you use only extra firm tofu. else there is a chance of the tofu crumbling as we fry.
- Remove from the package and then tap and remove excess moisture from the tofu. Place a weight or a heavy object on top of the tofu makes it firm.
- You may also use a tofu press if you have one.
Serving suggestions
Goes well with jasmine rice or basmati rice. A perfect side dish for your Hakka noodles or fried rice too. Always serve the stir fry hot for the best taste.
Storage Options
Freezing the dish will not work well. As I mentioned you may prep the tofu and broccoli and freeze for up to 3 months. While serving whip up with the sauces and you can serve.
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📖 Recipe
Asian Tofu Broccoli Stir Fry
Equipment
- Skillet
- Saute Pan
Ingredients
- 200 gms Tofu extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp Corn Flour
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- ½ tsp Salt
Sauces
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1.5 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Corn flour
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
- 4 clove Garlic finely chopped
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets
- ¼ cup Water
- 10 Cashewnuts
- 1 tbsp White Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 30 mins so that they are firm enough and then slice them into cubes. In a bowl add in the tofu cubes . To this add in corn flour, pepper powder and salt. Combine everything so that the flour and powder evenly coat over the tofu.
- Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp of oil. Add in the tofu cubes and fry them evenly until they are crisp and set aside. Make sure you flip and cook all the sides of the tofu.
- In the same skillet add in the cashew nuts and fry in a medium flame until they are golden and remove from the pan.
- In a bowl add in the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, oil, brown sugar and corn starch. Whisk well until its combined and set aside.
- Heat another pan with oil to this add in the finely chopped garlic and ginger and saute for a min.
- Next add in the broccoli florets and ¼ cup of water. Cover and and cook for 2 mins. Broccoli is now cooked.
- Next add in the sauces. Combine everything.
- The sauce starts to thicken. Now add in the fried tofu.
- Also add in the cashew nut and switch off the flame. Finally garnish with white sesame seeds and tofu broccoli stir fry is ready.
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Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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