MealBudgetCrispy Tofu Vegetable Stir-Fry
Cornstarch-crisped tofu tossed with peppers and broccoli in a garlic-soy sauce.
- Serves
- 4
- Total time
- 35 min
- Cost per serving (United States)
- $11.38
Ingredients
- 28 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1 lb broccoli crowns
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 cup jasmine rice
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 clove garlic
- 3/4 oz fresh ginger root
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Method
Press the tofu between paper towels under a weight for 10 minutes, then cut into cubes. Start the rice.
Toss the tofu with 3 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high and fry the tofu 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on most sides. Move to a plate.
Whisk the soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, broth, sesame oil, and remaining cornstarch.
Add the last of the oil to the pan with the broccoli and sliced pepper and 3 tablespoons water. Cover 3 minutes, then add the minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
Return the tofu, pour in the sauce, and toss 1 minute until thick and glossy. Serve over rice.
What this costs, country by country
Each figure is the ingredients for the full recipe at prices read in that country’s own shops, in its own currency. Nothing here is converted from dollars.
| Country | Whole recipe | Per serving | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £26.53 | £6.63 | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Australia | $66.11 | $16.53 | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Greece | 39,08 € | 9,77 € | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Canada | $87.14 | $21.79 | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Spain | 38,60 € | 9,65 € | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Germany | 56,23 € | 14,06 € | 12 of 12 ingredients |
| Egypt | ١٬١٦٤٫٢٤ ج.م. | ٢٩١٫٠٦ ج.م. | 11 of 12 ingredients |
| Mexico | $692.32 | $173.08 | 11 of 12 ingredients |
| New Zealand | $64.75 | $16.19 | 10 of 12 ingredients |
| Austria | € 37,29 | € 9,32 | 10 of 12 ingredients |
| United States | $45.53 | $11.38 | 9 of 12 ingredients |
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