Kung Pao Broccoli and Tofu with Pineapple
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 (14.0-ounce) package firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 cup sherry, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari
- 3 dried whole red chiles
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup cubed (about 1-inch) fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together nutritional yeast, five-spice powder and 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cornstarch, until blended.
Add tofu and toss until evenly coated.
Spread tofu on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer and bake, stirring once halfway through cooking, until crisp, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, tamari, 1/2 cup of the sherry, and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add chiles and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Stir in broccoli, pineapple and baked tofu and continue cooking until just beginning to stick to the pan, about 4 minutes.
Stir in remaining 1/2 cup sherry and cook, stirring constantly, until reduced, about 2 minutes.
Whisk sherry-cornstarch mixture once more, then add to wok with green onions and peanuts and cook until vegetables are cooked through and hot, about 4 minutes.
Serve over rice.
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- 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 (14.0-ounce) package firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 cup sherry, divided
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium tamari
- 3 dried whole red chiles
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup cubed (about 1-inch) fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice