Spicey smoked broccoli and tofu

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsBrown rice vinegar
3tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonHoney
2tablespoonsSherry
1teaspoonGround mustard
Red pepper flakes to taste
1tablespoonCornstarch or arrowroot
2tablespoonsGrated fresh ginger
2Cloves garlic; crushed and minced
¼cupFreshly minced scallions; white part only
¾cupWater
1poundsBroccoli; tough outer stems trimmed and pared, blanched
1Extra firm tofu cake; 14-oz, pressed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1cupRaw white rice; cooked.

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sherry, mustard, red pepper flakes, cornstarch or arrow root, ginger, garlic, scallions and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 7 minutes.

2. Marinate the broccoli and tofu in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Smoke at 215 deg. until the tofu is warmed through and the broccoli is tender. About 30 - 45 minutes.

3. Drizzle the broccoli and tofu with the remaining sauce and serve over rice.

NOTE: This can also be served over a vegetable fried rice with great results.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Posted to bbq-digest V5 #459 by RockMc@... on Aug 12, 1997