Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 1/4 cup cashews (or peanuts)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (wok oil, avocado, coconut, or other high-heat oil)
- 8-12 ounces tofu, extra firm ( or sub shrimp, diced chicken, thinly sliced beef)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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- 1 shallot , chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 3-4 cups broccoli, cut into very small florets
- Splash Chinese Cooking wine ( optional)
- 3-6 dried red Chinese Chiles or arbol chilies ( Thai chilies may be too hot)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free Braggs Liquid Aminos)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (or Sriracha), more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Start jasmine rice if using.
Step 2
Toast Nuts: If using raw cashews toast them in a dry skillet or wok over medium-low heat until golden, stirring often. Set aside. Skip this if using roasted nuts.
Step 3
Mix the stir-fry sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 4
Cook protein: Press tofu lightly with paper towels and cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Sprinkle the oil generously with salt and pepper and give it a swirl. Pepper should smell wonderful. Add the tofu and let it form a crispy crust about 5 minutes- let it naturally release from the pan. It shouldn’t stick if you don’t fiddle with it. Turn it over and crisp up the other side. Place on a paper towel. See notes for chicken, shrimp and beef.
Step 5
In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, add shallots, garlic and ginger, and saute over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add broccoli, lower heat, and cook, stirring often, 4-5 minutes, until tender. Splash with Chinese cooking wine-optional (or skip it) and cook the wine off.
Step 6
Make a well in the center of the broccoli, add the dried chilies and toast for 45 seconds, turning on your hood fan.
Step 7
Pour in the stirfy sauce, and give a stir to incorporate all, bring to a simmer.
Step 8
Add the crispy tofu (or other cooked protein) and toasted cashews into the wok, warming and tossing to coat.
Step 9
Serve on its own, over rice, or noodles.
Step 10
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