Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral oil
- 1/3 cup (80ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (8g) fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
- 4 cups (300g) broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 8 oz (225g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium (110g) carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 scallions (10g), sliced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
Instructions:
- Press the tofu by wrapping the block in a clean kitchen towel and placing a heavy object on top for 10–15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, toss the pressed tofu cubes with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.
- Whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add tofu cubes and sear until golden-brown and crisp on all sides, then remove from pan and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the same pan. Stir-fry broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, and the white parts of the scallions over high heat until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly caramelized.
- Return the seared tofu to the pan and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats all ingredients.
- Remove from heat and garnish with the sliced green parts of the scallions before serving.