Soy-Mirin Tofu With Broccoli and Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

Rice

• 1 cup dry brown rice

Veggies

• 1 bunch broccoli, cut
• 1 carrot, peeled and shredded

Peanut sauce

• 1/4 cup natural-style peanut butter
• 1/4 cup water (or coconut milk)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
• 1 pinch salt

Now the tofu part

• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, pressed, cut into small squares

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons mirin
• peanuts, crushed (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Start cooking your rice according to package instructions. Start steaming the broccoli. In a small mixing bowl, mix peanut butter, water (or coconut milk), sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hot chili oil and salt until smooth.

2. 2

   Pan fry tofu in the oil over high heat in a non-stick skillet until browned on both sides. Drain and return to hot pan (turn off the heat). Mix soy sauce and mirin together and pour over tofu, mixing well. It will bubble and form a light glaze.

3. 3

   But the rice on a plate, add broccoli, tofu, carrot, and crushed peanuts. Drizzle with sauce and serve.