Spicy Tofu and Broccoli Stir-Fry

• 1/4 cup tamari
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon sugar (or a natural sweetener to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon safflower oil
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces firm tofu, drained, blotted dry, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons minced scallions
• 4 to 5 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

1. In a small bowl, stir together the tamari, water, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
2. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the safflower oil over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until bright green.
5. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
6. Add the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and tofu to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
7. Return the broccoli to the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
8. Add the tamari mixture and the scallions and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the broccoli is tender and well coated with the sauce.
9. Serve over the rice.

tamari, water, sugar, salt, sesame oil, cornstarch, safflower oil, broccoli florets, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper, firm tofu, scallions, white rice

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spicy-tofu-and-broccoli-stir-fry (may not work)