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.