Spicy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tamari
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or a natural sweetener to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces firm tofu
• drained
• blotted dry
• and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons minced scallions
• 4 to 5 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the tamari, water, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the safflower oil over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until bright green.
5. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
6. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and tofu to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
7. Return the broccoli to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
8. Add the tamari mixture and the scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the broccoli is tender and well coated with the sauce.
9. Serve over the rice.