Honey Tofu & Broccoli Vegetarian Stir Fry (Chinese Style Cooking Recipe)

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers more protein while seitan is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index, while maple syrup is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos can be less salty.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier due to its fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

Finely chop the garlic, ginger and chilli.

Cut red pepper into bite-size pieces.

Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces.

Cut tofu into bite-size chunks and place into a bowl.

Add the honey, chilli sauce, sesame seeds and 2 Tbsp of the cornflour into the bowl, gently stir and mix well.

Combine the remaining cornflour and 40ml water into a bowl.

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a wok over medium heat.

Place the tofu in the wok, fry until golden on all sides, remove from wok.

Heat another Tbsp of oil in the wok.

Place ginger, garlic, chilli, pepper and Shaoxing rice wine, stir-fry for 15 seconds.

Add 40ml of water and bring to the boil.

Add broccoli, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Pour the cornflour mixture and stir-fry for a minute.

Add the tofu and stir – ensure an even coating.

Transfer to a dish and serve.

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