Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, hoisin, rice vinegar, sambal oelek and 1 ¼ cups (310 ml) of the broth. Season with pepper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the broccoli in half of the oil for 3 minutes or until nicely browned on one side. Season with salt. Flip the broccoli over and pour in the remaining broth. Cover and cook for another 3 minutes or until the broccoli is tender crisp and the broth has evaporated. Set aside on a plate and keep warm.

3. 3

   In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the tofu on all sides in the remaining oil until nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Pour in the peanut sauce. Stir to coat the tofu in the sauce and let reduce gently for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened (see note). Adjust the seasoning.

4. 4

   Serve the tofu in bowls. Cover generously with the sauce. Sprinkle with the green onion and peanuts. Serve with the broccoli and rice noodles, if desired.