Tofu Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Stir Fry:

• 1 block firm tofu (drained & cubed)
• 2 jalapenos (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1-2 tsp salt
• Olive oil or avocado oil to fry the tofu

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup shoyu
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup pineapple (crushed) with juice
• 2-3 Tbsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• Pinch of ground ginger
• 1 Tbsp water & 1 Tbsp cornstarch mixed to form slurry

Directions

1. In a small saucepan combine shoyu, water, crushed pineapple, honey, garlic and ginger.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat
3. Whisk in your cornstarch slurry and mix well until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Prepare your stir fry by draining and cutting your tofu into cubes and slicing all of your vegetables.
6. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix it all together.
7. Add your tofu and vegetables into your flour mixture and toss to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour.
8. In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. (About 1/2 inch of oil should coat the bottom of the pan.)
9. Add your tofu and vegetables into the oil once it’s hot and fry on all sides until golden brown.
10. Once everything is browned in the skillet, pour sauce over your tofu and vegetables, mix, and let heat thoroughly.
11. Serve over a bowl of brown rice.