Description
Crispy tofu sits atop thin rice noodles that are perfect for soaking up the flavorful sauce. That flavorful sauce, spicy hoisin, is brightened with cilantro and broccoli and brings the dish together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2–4 tbsp oil (I used canola)
- 8 oz rice noodles
- chopped cilantro, for topping
- sesame seeds, for topping
for the sauce:
- 2 tbsp Hoisin
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1–2 tsp Sriracha (depending on how spicy you want it)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Start by making the sauce.
- Combine all ingredients for the sauce in medium bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside.
- Next, the tofu and broccoli.
- Drain tofu and dry with paper towel to remove excess liquid.
- Cut tofu into slabs, length wise, then cut each slab in half and then cut into cubes.
- Add cornstarch and salt to large bowl.
- Toss the tofu cubes in cornstarch and salt, working in batches.
- Add 2 tbsp of the oil to large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add about half of the tofu, cooking until golden brown, about 10 minutes. You will have to keep flipping the cubes around once the sides get golden.
- Repeat with remaining tofu. Add additional oil, if needed.
- Once tofu is done, set aside on a plate.
- Add another 1 tbsp of oil to same pan and add broccoli.
- Cook 5-7 minutes, until bright green and tender. I like to add 1-2 tbsp of water and cover the broccoli, to get it to steam and cook through, without having to add more oil.
- While broccoli is cooking, you can bring large pot of water to boil.
- Add rice noodles and cook according to the package, typical just a few minutes, until they are soft.
- Drain.
- Combine noodles, tofu, broccoli, and sauce in the same large saucepan over medium heat, tossing to combine and heat the sauce, just for a minute or two.
- Serve into individual bowls.
- Top with cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Category: Main