Broccoli and Tofu

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Broccoli and Tofu

Recipe By : The Enchanted Broccoli Forest/Mollie Katzen
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chinese Ethnic
Healthy And Hearty Main Dishes
Rice Vegetables
Vegetarian Quick and Easy
Money Saving

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound firm tofu
1 pound broccoli
1 1/2 pounds peanut or canola oil
2 cups onion -- chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic -- minced
3/4 teaspoon salt --
2 scallions -- minced
spicy peanut sauce -- recipe in directions
1 cup lightly toasted -- coarsely chopped

--spicy peanut sauce--
3/4 cup good peanut butter
3/4 cup hot water
6 tablespoons rice or cider vinegar --
3 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
cayenne -- to taste

Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes and place them in a medium sized sauce pan. Cove
r the tofu with water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 10
minutes. Drain and set aside. (NOTE: Precooking the tofu in this way helps it
hold its shape in the stir fry.)

Trim and discard the tough ends of the broccoli stems. Shave off the tough skin
s of the stalks with a sharp pairing knife or a vegetable peeler. Cut the stalk
s diagonally into thin slices. Coarsely chop the florets.

Heat a large wok or a skillet of comparable size. After about a minute, add the
oil and onion. Cook for about 2 minutes over high heat.

Add broccoli, ginger, garlic, and salt. Continue to stir fry over high heat for
about 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is bright green and just tender. Stir i
n the precooked tofu, and the scallions, cook for a few minutes more.

Add the sauce, stirring until everything is well coated. Serve immediately over
rice, topped with lightly toasted chopped peanuts if desired.

--SPICY PEANUT SAUCE--

Place the peanut butter and hot water in a small bowl, and mash together until
the mixture is uniform.

Wisk in remaining ingredients. Set aside until needed for the stir fry.

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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 271 Calories; 10g Fat (31% calories from
fat); 23g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 461mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Serve on a bed of rice.


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