Filipino-Style Broccoli & Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1/2 block (firm) tofu
• 1/2 broccoli
• 1/4 red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tomatoes (egg-sized)
• (sauce) 1T soy sauce
• 1T oyster sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• (other) starch slurry (starch and water 1:1)
• sesame oil
• sesame seeds
• a little pepper

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Steps

1. 01

   Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces, microwave for 2 minutes to remove moisture, drizzle with oil, and bake at 180°C (air fryer) for 10 minutes.

2. 02

   Cut the broccoli into small florets, blanch in salted boiling water for 30 seconds, rinse in cold water, and drain.

3. 03

   Heat oil in a pan and sauté minced garlic and sliced onion; once the onion turns translucent, add finely chopped tomato and mash it in as you sauté to build the sauce base.

4. 04

   Add the prepped broccoli and sauté for about 2 minutes, then add soy sauce and oyster sauce, pour in 70-80ml water, and bring to a boil once.

5. 05

   Add the golden-fried tofu to the pan and simmer gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently. If you want a thicker sauce, add the starch slurry a little at a time to adjust the consistency.

6. 06

   Just before turning off the heat, add sesame oil, sesame seeds, and pepper, toss lightly, and plate.