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Tofu and broccoli stir fry with ginger and brown rice

Crisp tofu, bright broccoli and a punchy ginger and garlic sauce over nutty brown rice.

  • Time30 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.80 a head
2 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the brown rice in plenty of boiling water for 25 minutes, then drain.

    25 min
  2. 2

    Pat the tofu dry with kitchen paper and cut it into cubes. Spray a large non stick pan and fry the tofu over a high heat for 8 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides. Tip onto a plate.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Spray the pan again and stir fry the broccoli and pepper for 4 minutes. Add a splash of water and cover for 2 minutes so the broccoli turns tender but still bright.

    4 min
  4. 4

    Mix the soy sauce, vinegar, cornflour and water. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan, then pour in the sauce and stir for 1 minute until glossy.

  5. 5

    Return the tofu and add the spring onions and sesame oil. Toss for 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Serve over the brown rice.

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