Tofu effortlessly blends into Asian-style dishes, offering a delightful combination of nutty, sweet, savoury, and spicy flavours. Paired with vibrant vegetables and perfectly seasoned tofu, it creates a wholesome meal that’s quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. This healthy dish is perfect for a flavourful and nourishing post-workday dinner.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serving: 2 people
Ingredients:
- Firm tofu, chopped into cubes – 200 g
- Garlic, finely chopped – 2 tsp
- Broccoli florets, steamed – ½ cup
- Whole red chilli – 1 no
- Sesame oil (or any cooking oil) – 2 tsp
- Creamy peanut butter – 2 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tsp
- Rice vinegar – 1 tsp
- Dark soy sauce (or fish sauce) – 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds – 2 tbsp
- Green onion, chopped for garnish – ⅓ nos
- Salt to taste – a pinch
Method:
- Heat a saucepan on medium flame, add the sesame oil, and toss the tofu cubes into it. On a low flame toss the pieces till they get a golden brown and crunchy texture.
- Remove the pieces and keep them aside. In the same pan, add some oil add the chopped garlic pieces, fry them till they are golden brown, and chop the whole red chilli (you can also use chilli flakes).
- Now add the steamed broccoli to it and toss it well. Add the prepared tofu to it, and season with salt.
- In a bowl mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and mix well to make a smooth emulsion. Add this mixture over the stir fry and give it a quick toss.
- Remove from flame and drizzle some honey over it.
- Finally, add the toasted sesame seeds and give it a final toss.
- Transfer onto a serving plate and garnish with green onions. Enjoy while hot.
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