Gai lan (Chinese broccoli) with tofu stir-fry
One of the easiest ways to add more greens to your meal is to stir-fry them. In Chinese cooking, veggie stir-fry is a staple to a meal. This gai lan with tofu stir-fry is easy-to-make and a perfect way to add this delightful dish to any meal.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby Gai lan (Chinese broccoli) cleaned and trimmed off the ends
- 4 slices ginger
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 red jalapeno sliced
- 5 oz tofu sliced
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon salt separated
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- cornstarch
- ⅓ cup water
- neutral oil
Tofu marinade
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Combine all the tofu marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir until the sugar has melted.
- To prepare the tofu, coat the slices generously with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Then, pour the marinade over and coat the tofu slices evenly with it.
- Next, heat a non-stick skillet and add 2 teaspoons of oil. Pan-fry the tofu slices until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set it aside.
- Now, heat a large wok and add 2 teaspoons of oil. Add the gai lan and quickly toss until the leaves are covered with oil. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and sugar. Transfer to a bowl for later.
- Meanwhile, mix together 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and ½ teaspoon of salt in ⅓ cup of water until well-combined.
- Using the same wok, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the ginger slices until aromatic.
- Continue to cook the garlic slices and chile for a few seconds. Place the gai lan back in and add a swirl of Shaoxing wine, then toss to combine.
- Next, fold in the tofu and add in the cornstarch slurry. Toss all the ingredients until all incorporated or until most of the sauce has been absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and serve this dish warm with a side of rice.
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Notes
- I'm using baby gai lan in this recipe, for other types of gai lan, please check "How to properly cook gai lan" above.