# What you need:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
→ Vegetables
06 - 5 oz broccoli florets
07 - 3.5 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
08 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced (optional)
→ Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
10 - 1 tbsp mirin or dry sherry
11 - 1 tbsp water
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
16 - 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
→ Garnish
17 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
# How to make it:
01 - Pat tofu dry and slice into 3/4-inch thick steaks. Season with salt and pepper, then lightly dust both sides with cornstarch.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Sear tofu steaks for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Remove and keep warm.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Sauté broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Add shiitake mushrooms and optional bell pepper; cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, water, sesame oil, maple syrup, garlic, and grated ginger.
05 - Pour sauce over vegetables in the skillet, stirring and cooking for 1 minute. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Return tofu steaks to the skillet. Spoon sauce and vegetables over the tofu and heat for 1 minute to combine flavors.
07 - Plate the tofu steaks with vegetables, garnishing with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve immediately.
