RECIPE - Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce

Broccoli and Tofu in Garlic Sauce

RECIPE

Broccoli and Tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Chinese-inspired entree that is easy to prepare. (If you don’t like Tofu you can use cottage cheese (Paneer)) as a side dish to go well with any non veg main dish.  I am very sure you will enjoy this as we generally or you may say a tradition to have a side dish to go with the Main Course.  You really can't go wrong with this simple vegetarian dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, diced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• approx 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 block firm or extra firm tofu, pressed
• 1 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (red hot chilli pepper)
• 3 tbsp corn starch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce / Optional tamarind
• 1 cup water

PREPARATION

First, prepare your tofu. Like most vegan tofu recipes, this one will taste best if you press the tofu first. Cut tofu into 1 inch cubes.  In a large skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until onions turn clear, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the tofu, ginger, cayenne and broccoli to the pan and continue to cook until broccoli is done, another 6-8 minutes.

In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch, soy sauce and water, then add this mixture to the broccoli and tofu. Cook until sauce thickens, then remove from heat.

Serve over rice and you will definitely enjoy!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 3-4 servings

Cooking is an art, if cooked with love and affection the food is bound to taste wonderful. SO Just enjoy…….

Parsan Narang

Kolkata

18th March 2016