Spicy Sambal Tofu w/Broccoli & Peanut Sauce
A simple tofu broccoli stir-fry, using a just few ingredients and a hot cast-iron skillet. Cast-iron seriously does add iron to your diet, so think of it as a good-for-you pan. And the tofu in this dish loves that cast iron heat! Be sure you press out the water from the tofu, then watch the sambal hug the chunks of tofu as it sears in the pan. Add more samabal oelek for more heat.
Ingredients
For the Tofu
- 1 block extra firm tofu -pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp sambal oelek
- 2 tbsp organic tamari reduced sodium
- 3 - 4 cups steamed broccoli I usually use one head of broccoli
- 2 cups organic basmati rice uncooked
For the peanut sauce
- 1/3 cup mirin
- 3 tbsp organic tamari reduced sodium
- 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil (if NOSS, use tahini)
- 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp peanut butter I use the crunchy kind for more texture
Toppings
- chopped scallions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook rice. While rice is cooking, press the water out of the tofu and cube. Toss cubed tofu with the sambal and tamari and let sit for a few minutes. Steam broccoli.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-medium/high heat. Add the tofu and sear until a nice warm color develops. While tofu is searing (about 10 minutes) make the sauce by whisking all ingredients together. Set aside.
- Add the broccoli to the tofu and toss so the sambal oelek is coating the tofu and the veg. Add a little more sambal if you can handle the heat!
- Once the tofu and broccoli are completely heated through (after about 6-8 min), add a handful of chopped scallions and let cook for another minute or two.
- Remove from heat. Scoop the spicy tofu and broccoli mixture over your cooked rice and spoon the peanut sauce over the dish. Top with more chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve and enjoy!