Reciphy
Photo of Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tofu cubes browned in a hot skillet with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory soy glaze, served over warm rice.

Quick Savory

Made September 25, 2026

Prep

5m

Cook

14m

Serves

1

Difficulty

easy

Total: 19 minutes

Allergens: soy

Handle hot oil carefully when adding tofu; pat the cubes dry to avoid splattering.

Cook rice thoroughly and refrigerate any leftovers within 1 hour to prevent bacterial growth.

Nutrition estimates

Sign in to unlock nutrition estimates.

Sign in

Ingredients

  • 150 g tofu

  • 150 g broccoli

  • 80 g rice

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 180 ml water

Tools you'll need

small saucepan with lid non-stick skillet or wok spatula knife cutting board

Chef's tip: Press the tofu well before cubing — drier tofu browns faster and stays crisp instead of steaming in the pan.

Chef's tip: Keep the broccoli pieces small and uniform so they cook through in the short stir-fry time without turning mushy.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse 80 g rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Add the rice and 180 ml water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered.

    ~10 min
  2. 2

    While step 1 cooks

    While the rice cooks, press the tofu block gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cut into 2 cm cubes. Cut the broccoli into small 2 cm florets and slice any thick stems into 1 cm pieces.

    ~4 min
  3. 3

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer and cook until golden and lightly crisp on two sides, about 5 minutes, turning once or twice.

    ~5 min
  4. 4

    Add the broccoli to the skillet with the tofu. Stir-fry until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in 0.5 tsp garlic powder and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    ~3 min
  5. 5

    Pour 2 tbsp soy sauce over the tofu and broccoli. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until the sauce glazes the pieces and is mostly absorbed. Serve immediately over the warm rice.

    ~1 min