Bold & Spicy Tofu and Broccoli in Soy Sauce: A Perfect Vegan Dish

Instructions for Cooking Broccoli Dipped in Batter:

Prepare the Broccoli:

• Wash the broccoli thoroughly under running water.
• Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets and set aside.

Mix the Batter:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour with all the dry ingredients salt, pepper, paprika powder
• Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously, until a smooth, thick batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to coat the broccoli evenly.

Heat the Oil:

• In a deep frying pan or wok, heat enough oil over medium-high heat for deep frying.
• Dip the Broccoli:
• Take each broccoli floret and dip it into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.

Fry the Broccoli:

• Carefully place the batter-coated broccoli florets into the hot oil.
• Fry the broccoli in batches, ensuring they don’t overcrowd the pan.
• Cook each piece for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Drain and Serve:

• Once the broccoli is cooked, remove it from the oil using a slotted spoon.
• Place the fried broccoli on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
• Serve hot as a crunchy snack or side dish, with your favorite dipping sauce, or on its own.

Steam the Tofu:

• Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.
• Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
• Carefully place the tofu in the hot water and steam for 5 minutes.
• Remove the tofu from the water and let it cool slightly.

Prepare the Batter:

• Mix flour with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and paprika powder in a mixing bowl.
• Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

Dip the Tofu:

• Cut it into desired pieces once the tofu has cooled enough to handle.
• Dip each piece of tofu into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Ready for Cooking:

• The battered tofu is ready to be cooked according to your recipe, whether you fry, bake, or grill it.

After the tofu is deep-fried to a golden brown, follow these steps:

• Stir-Fry the Tofu:
• Heat a wok over medium heat and add a little oil.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, asafoetida, star anise pods, Spanish pepper, lemongrass, bay leaves, ginger, and Asian ginger to the wok.
• Stir-fry the mixture until the tomatoes soften and the spices are fragrant.

Combine the Tofu:

• Add the fried tofu to the wok, stirring gently to coat it with the tomato-spice mixture.

Add Final Flavors:

• Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, and sprinkle the pepper flakes over the tofu.
• Stir everything together, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors for 2-3 minutes.

Serve:

• Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat.
• Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful tofu dish

Stir-Fry the Broccoli:

• Heat a wok over medium heat and add a little oil.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, asafoetida, star anise pods, Spanish pepper, lemongrass, bay leaves, ginger, and Asian ginger to the wok.
• Stir-fry the mixture until the tomatoes soften and the spices are fragrant.
• Add the Broccoli: Add the steamed broccoli to the wok, stirring gently to coat it with the tomato-spice mixture.

Add Final Flavors:

• Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, and sprinkle the pepper flakes over the broccoli.
• Stir everything together, allowing the broccoli to absorb the flavors for 2-3 minutes.

Serve:

• Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat.
• Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful broccoli dish