Name: Sesame tofu stir-fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 oz firm tofu, pressed in paper towels for 10 minutes and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup white rice; 1/2 cup water; 6 oz broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tsp canola oil; 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3/4 tsp honey; 3/4 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp sesame seeds; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

In a small saucepan, combine the rice, 1/4 cup of water, and half the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
While the rice simmers, heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast, shaking the pan often, for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a small bowl.
In the same small bowl used for the seeds (once empty), whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and 1/3 cup of the water until smooth.
Wipe out the skillet and heat 3/4 of the canola oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook without moving for 4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more until crisp and golden on the other side. Transfer to a plate. Done when golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
Add the remaining oil to the skillet along with the broccoli, the rest of the salt, and the remaining 2 tbsp of water. Cover immediately and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green.
Give the sauce a quick whisk to incorporate any settled cornstarch, then pour it into the skillet with the broccoli. Return the tofu to the pan. Cook, tossing constantly, for 1 minute until the sauce is glossy, syrupy, and coats everything evenly.
Spoon the steamed rice onto a plate and top with the sesame tofu and broccoli. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds.

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