based on https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/asian-garlic-tofu/
Ingredients:
- 1 block of extra firm tofu
- 1-2 heads of broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- rice
Sauce:
- 1/4 c hoisin sauce
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- diced spring onion or cilantro or...
Method:
- Put the rice on to cook (and set a timer to cook for an appropriate amount of time.. no hand-holding on this part!)
- Prepare tofu by slicing into 3 slabs horizontally, placing them on a clean folded tea towel on a large plate, place another clean tea towel on top followed by another plate, then put something heavy on top of that to press the excess water out. Leave for 10 - 30 minutes or more.
- Meanwhile... mix together the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cut the tofu into small bite-sized cubes and toss in the sauce. Leave to marinate about 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, prepare the broccoli for roasting by tossing in a bowl with 1 tbsp olive
oil and salt to your taste. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet
and heat the oven to about 375F.
- Put broccoli in oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes then flip and roast a further 15-20 minutes on the other side (until crispy and tasty)
- (This would be a good time to toast your sesame seeds in a dry frying pan if they're not ready yet)
- Heat 1 tbs olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan (cast iron or otherwise). When oil is hot, add in the tofu without too much of the sauce (but don't worry if a bunch goes in). Spread it out in a single layer and fry/sear (mine didn't get crispy since I put all the sauce in but it was still delish). Ideally, cook till crispy then flip to the other side and fry till seared.
- At this point I would add the rest of the sauce to the pan and cook it a bit longer, stirring frequently.
- Toss the sesame oil and diced spring onion/cilantro with the cooked tofu (either in the pan or a large bowl)
- Assemble in bowls with rice, roasted broccoli, tofu, and sesame seeds sprinkled over top.
