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TERIYAKI TOFU STIR-FRY

by Toni Okamoto from Plant-Based on a Budget

Serves 2-4 | Prep 15 mins + freezing time | Cook 25 mins

INGREDIENTS

• ½ tbsp vegetable oil or 3 tbsp water

• 1 small red or green pepper, chopped

• ½ a medium onion

• 180g (6¼oz) frozen chopped broccoli

• 2 small garlic cloves, minced

• 113g (4oz) teriyaki sauce

For the fried tofu

• 1 x 280g (10oz) block of firm tofu

• 1½ tbsp vegetable or sesame oil

METHOD

1 To make the fried tofu: Place the pack of tofu in the freezer overnight or for at least 4 hours.

2 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the completely frozen tofu from its package and add it to the pot.

3 Boil for 10 minutes.

4 Remove the tofu from the pot to cool. When cool enough to handle, gently press the water out with a clean kitchen towel. Be gentle – you don’t want to break the tofu up.

5 Cut the tofu into small-sized cubes.

6 In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over a high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu.

7 Fry the tofu for 1-2 minutes on each side or until it turns golden. When you’ve finished frying, place it on a plate lined with a kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil. Set aside.

8 In a large pan, heat the oil (or water) over a medium-high heat.

9 Add the pepper, onion, broccoli and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.

10 Add the fried tofu and evenly pour the teriyaki sauce on top.