Take 2 minutes to watch the video in the main post, if you need an overview. This recipe has been slightly adapted from Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Simple (Ten Speed Press, 2021).
Servings: 4
Ingredients
3tablespoonstamari or soy sauce
2tablespoonswater
12ouncesextra-firm tofu,cut into ¾-cubes
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
1teaspoontoasted sesame oil
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
7dried red chiles,stemmed, seeds shaken out, and sliced or broken into largish pieces
3or 4 handfuls of broccoli florets
3garlic cloves,chopped
1tablespoonpeeled and minced ginger
½cupunsalted roasted cashews or peanuts
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of tamari with the water. Put the tofu in a dish large enough to hold it all as one layer. Pour the diluted tamari over the tofu, then swirl the dish to coat the cubes well. As needed, use your fingers to turn the cubes. (If you have extra, extra-firm tofu, go ahead and toss the tofu in the seasonings.) Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight, returning to room temperature before cooking.
Meantime, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon tamari with the maple syrup and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour off the marinade from the tofu and set near the stove with the remaining ingredients.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or well-seasoned wok over medium-high heat. Add the chiles and cook for 20 to 30 seconds, until they’re fragrant and darkened slightly. Transfer to a plate, leaving the oil behind.
Add the tofu to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing and/or gently flipping, until the tofu is browned on 2 or 3 sides. Transfer the tofu to the plates with the chiles.
Add the broccoli, garlic, ginger, and tamari-maple mixture. Stir to combine well, then cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the broccoli brightens (it’s ok to occasionally lift the lid to check and stir). Uncover, then add the nuts, stirring for about 30 seconds to get them toasty before adding the tofu and chile. Toss and stir for another minute or two to heat through and combine flavors. Serve immediately.