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    Home » Blogging Marathon » Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

    Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

    Posted on March 12, 2017 · Last Updated on July 19, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 22 Comments

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    This Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry is a simple broccoli and marinated tofu stir fry prepared in an Instant Pot.

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    Broccoli Stir Fry

    Whenever I think about stir-fry, broccoli always crossed my mind. I love the broccoli stir fry with soy sauce and cane sugar. That subtle sweetness elevates the simple stir fry to the next well. Today I am going to share broccoli stir-fry with tofu. These two pairs very well and you get your daily dose of vegetable as well as the protein. :-)

    So far I posted two stir fry recipes; Mushroom stir fry and kale stir fry. I picked up the veggies that can be easily chopped and cooked easily. Be it in instant pot or on the stovetop; these three stir fry recipes can be whipped in less than 30 minutes making it perfect for the busy weekdays.

    Basic Stir Fry Version

    Like mushroom stir fry and kale stir fry, this is a very basic version too.  I did not add any peanuts or sesame seeds. All I did was a simple marination and steaming. That’s it. And I marinated while the broccoli was cooking. So it’s less than 5 minutes. I marinated the tofu first and then chopped the broccoli into florets and steamed them. Then added the marinated tofu mix and sautéed for the couple of minutes and boom I was done. :-)

    Also I used red chili flakes for this recipe, and I usually add them before serving. Mainly because kiddo doesn’t prefer it with chili flakes or I should say spicy broccoli stir fry. So I set aside his portion and then add the chili flakes for us.

    Please check the notes section for other variations and stove top method. This broccoli and tofu stir-fry pairs up well with brown rice or with noodles.   

    Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry served on a big white plate  

    Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

    Ingredients:

    • Broccoli – 2 heads approx 18 to 20 florets
    • Tofu – ⅓ block of a 14 oz pack
    • Soy sauce – 2 tsps
    • Cane sugar – 2 tsps
    • Shallot – 1
    • Garlic – 1 
    • Peanut Oil – 1 tbsp
    • Water – 2 tbsps
    • Red chili flakes – as required. (I used about 1.5 tsps)
    • Salt – ¼ tsp

    Prep-Work:

    • Wash the broccoli heads and chop them into small florets.
    • Press the tofu and remove the water as much as you can and cut them into small cubes.
    • Peel the shallot and garlic skin and chop them finely.

    Steps:

    Marination:

    Marinating tofu in a big bowl

    • In a wide bowl, add the soy sauce and cane sugar. Mix well until the sugar is all dissolved.
    • Add the tofu and mix well. Ensure all the tofu cubes are coated with the soy sauce mixture and set aside.
    • Set the IP in saute mode and once hot, add the peanut oil.

    Adding shallot and garlic, then tofu, to the bowl

    • Then add the finely chopped shallot and garlic and saute for a minute.
    • Once it browns, add the broccoli florets, 2 tbsps of water and mix well.
    • Set the IP in steam mode and configure the cooking time for 2 minutes.
    • Once the steaming is complete and the IP beeps, release the pressure quickly and carefully.
    • Set it back to sauce mode and then add the marinated tofu and salt. 

    Adding the marinated tofu to the broccoli in a bowl

    • Toss them gently and let it cook for 2 minutes.

    That’s it. Simple and delicious broccoli stir fry is ready. Serve hot with brown or white rice as per your preference. Sprinkle the required chili flakes before serving.

    Notes:

    • I always prefer low sodium soy sauce, and whenever I am using soy sauce, the amount of salt I add is very minimal. I am using only ¼ tsp for this recipe, so please adjust as per your preference.
    • As I mentioned in the intro, I add the chili flakes while serving as kiddo doesn’t prefer spicy broccoli and tofu. 
    • But you can add schezwan sauce or sriracha sauce during the marination process or red chili flakes during the marination.
    • Ketchup can be included for more flavor.
    • Peanut oil is preferable, but you can avail the ones in your pantry too.

    Stove Top Method:

    • You can blanch the broccoli either in the microwave or on the stovetop or saute until they are tender and soft as in mushroom stir fry. In a wok or pan, add the oil and cook the garlic and shallot until they brown. Then add the broccoli and sprinkle water and cook until it’s tender. Then add the tofu mix and cook for couple more minutes. If using blanched broccoli, add the broccoli and tofu together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

    IP Steaming time:

    • I felt 2-minute steaming time for broccoli was more, and my broccoli were very soft, and I had to toss them carefully as they were breaking apart. If you like crunchy broccoli, 1-minute steaming time is more than sufficient and make sure you release the pressure quickly. 
    • If you like mirin, the Japanese rice vinegar, that can be included in the marination sauce too. It adds a sweet flavor to the recipe.
    • As always, adjust the spice and salt as per your preference.

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    Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

    This Instant Pot Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry is a simple broccoli and marinated tofu stir fry prepared in an Instant Pot.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: rice accompaniment, sides
    Cuisine: East Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 179kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 2 heads Broccoli approx 18 to 20 florets
    • ⅓ block Tofu of a 14 oz pack
    • 2 tsps Soy sauce
    • 2 tsps Cane sugar
    • 1 Shallot
    • 1 Garlic
    • 1 tbsp Peanut Oil
    • 2 tbsps Water
    • 1.5 tsps Red chili flakes or as required
    • ¼ tsp Salt

    Instructions

    Prep-Work

    • Wash the broccoli heads and chop them into small florets.
    • Press the tofu and remove the water as much as you can and cut them into small cubes.
    • Peel the shallot and garlic skin and chop them finely.

    Steps

      Marination

      • In a wide bowl, add the soy sauce and cane sugar. Mix well until the sugar is all dissolved.
      • Add the tofu and mix well. Ensure all the tofu cubes are coated with the soy sauce mix and set aside.
      • Set the IP in saute mode and once hot, add the peanut oil.
      • Then add the finely chopped shallot and garlic and saute for a minute.
      • Once it browns, add the broccoli florets, 2 tbsps of water and mix well.
      • Set the IP in steam mode and set the cooking time for 2 minutes.
      • Once the steaming is complete and the IP beeps, release the pressure quickly and carefully.
      • Set it back to sauce mode and then add the marinated tofu and salt.
      • Toss them gently and let it cook for 2 minutes.
      • That’s it. Simple and delicious broccoli stir fry is ready. Serve hot with brown or white rice as per your preference. Sprinkle the required chili flakes before serving.

      Notes

      • I always prefer low sodium soy sauce, and when ever I am using soy sauce, the amount of salt I add is very minimal. I am using only ¼ tsp for this recipe, so please adjust as per your preference.
      • As I mentioned in the intro, I add the chili flakes while serving as kiddo doesn’t prefer spicy broccoli and tofu. But you can add schezwan sauce or sriracha sauce during the marination process or red chili flakes during the marination.
      • Ketchup can be included for more flavor.
      • Peanut oil is preferable, but you can avail the ones in your pantry too.

      Stove Top Method:

      • You can blanch the broccoli either in the microwave or on the stovetop or saute until they are tender and soft as in mushroom stir fry.
      • In a wok or pan, add the oil and cook the garlic and shallot until they brown. Then add the broccoli and sprinkle water and cook until its tender.
      • Then add the tofu mix and cook for couple more minutes.
      • If using blanched broccoli, add the broccoli and tofu together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

      IP Steaming time:

      • I felt 2-minute steaming time for broccoli was more, and my broccolis were very soft, and I had to toss them carefully as they were breaking apart. If you like crunchy broccoli, 1-minute steaming time is more than sufficient and make sure you release the pressure quickly.
      • If you like mirin, the Japanese rice vinegar, that can be included in the marination sauce too. It adds a sweet flavor to the recipe.
      • As always, adjust the spice and salt as per your preference.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 1006mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2117IU | Vitamin C: 272mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg

      I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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      Comments

      1. Pavani says

        March 29, 2017 at 5:46 pm

        This is my kind of a stir fry and it looks absolutely delicious.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 30, 2017 at 8:50 am

          :-) Thanks

          Reply
      2. usha says

        March 27, 2017 at 6:11 am

        Loved all your instant pot stir fries. Broccoli stir fry looks good and I would go with 1 minute steam as i like crunchy broccoli.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 27, 2017 at 8:40 am

          Thanks Usha.. Yeah 1 minute works well. I tried it last week again and came out good.

          Reply
      3. Harini-Jaya R says

        March 22, 2017 at 6:43 pm

        You seem to be on a roll, Srividya. You are dishing out IP recipes and tempting me to go for it :)

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 23, 2017 at 7:48 am

          ha ha Thanks Harini. Go for it and you wont regret it. :-)

          Reply
      4. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

        March 21, 2017 at 10:41 am

        that instant pot seems to be so versatile

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 21, 2017 at 2:15 pm

          Oh yeah. :-)

          Reply
      5. Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

        March 21, 2017 at 8:25 am

        I love tofu and broccoli together – this looks so tasty!

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 21, 2017 at 8:48 am

          Thanks :-)

          Reply
      6. Priya Suresh says

        March 15, 2017 at 11:21 am

        Wow, this stir fry sounds just prefect for me to make some soon, both broccoli and tofu are my favourites.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 16, 2017 at 9:09 am

          :-) Thanks Priya

          Reply
      7. Rajani says

        March 14, 2017 at 8:11 pm

        I haven’t used the steam function that much in IP, let me give that a try soon. Might try it with broccoli itself:-)

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 16, 2017 at 9:06 am

          :-) Thanks Rajani.. Love the steam functions. It doesnt let the veggies go mushy.

          Reply
      8. Sandhiya says

        March 14, 2017 at 2:14 pm

        Simple yet healthy stir fry. Love the combination of tofu and broccoli.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

          Thanks Sandhiya

          Reply
      9. CHCooks says

        March 14, 2017 at 9:52 am

        This is super nice :) Loads of protein!

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

          Thanks pa..

          Reply
      10. Srivalli Jetti says

        March 13, 2017 at 2:55 am

        hahah..now I am changing the theme to instant pot theme Srividhya, very nice ones to showcase how useful that pot is..good one

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 13, 2017 at 8:04 am

          he he.. thanks

          Reply
      11. Traditionally Modern Food says

        March 12, 2017 at 7:43 pm

        tofu anf broccoli fry looks yum. love the way u retained the color

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          March 13, 2017 at 8:11 am

          :-) Thanks da

          Reply

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