Ingredients

  • 1 lrg Bunch broccoli
  • 1/4 c. Water
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 3 Tbsp. Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 2 tsp Dry sherry
  • 1 tsp Rice vinegar or possibly distilled white vinegar Vegetable broth
  • 1/3 c. Sliced scallions
  • 3 x Dry chili peppers, crumbled
  • 2 tsp Chopped fresh ginger
  • 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 c. Diced tofu

Method

  • Here is a good recipe I found in a cookbook which I said I didn't like and gave away and then decided I did like it.
  • Luckily, it is still in print.
  • Seperate the broccoli florets from the main stalk.
  • Pell the stalk to remove the tough outer skin.
  • Slice the stalk into 1/4 inch pcs.
  • Rinse and drain the flortets and sliced stalk; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the water and cornstarch till smooth.
  • Stir in the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, sherry and vinegar; set aside.
  • In a wok or possibly large skillet, heat some broth over high heat.
  • Add in the scallion, chili peppers, ginger, and garlic; cook stirring, 30 seconds.
  • Add in the borccoli and cook, stirring, till the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  • Stir in the tofu and sauce, and cook, stirring , till the sauce has thickened and the tofu is heated through.
  • Serves 4.
  • (The original recipe comes from the Wholesome Harvest and the nutritional counts on it before replacing the o*l with broth were 257 cal and 14.9g of fat)