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Sautéed Tofu and Broccoli
50 servings 1 cup (8 oz ladle)
Crediting:
1 cup provides:
- 1.5 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ¼ cup dark green vegetable, and .5 oz eq grains.
PrimeroEdge Recipe Code: SR110029
Ingredients
Sautéed Tofu and Broccoli
| 2 qt (64 fl oz) Water |
| 1 lb 9 oz Spaghetti noodles, whole-wheat, uncooked |
| 10 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, drained, cubed ½ inch |
| 2 cups Soy sauce, low-sodium |
| 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Sesame oil |
| ½ cup Brown sugar, packed |
| 32 cloves OR ¼ cup Garlic, fresh, minced |
| ½ cup Ginger root, shredded |
| 1 tsp Red pepper flakes |
| ⅓ cup Canola oil |
| 2 gal (4 lb 2 oz) Broccoli, fresh, chopped |
| ¼ cup ½ tsp Sesame seeds |
Sautéed Tofu and Broccoli Directions
- Heat water to a rolling boil.
- Break spaghetti noodles in half. Slowly add noodles to boiling water. Stir constantly until water returns to a boil. Cook about 8 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally. Do not overcook. Drain well.
- Place tofu between two plates or between the bottom, flat surface of two pans. Apply slight pressure to squeeze out some of the liquid from the tofu. Cut tofu into ½" cubes.
- Make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger root, and red pepper flakes.
- Place tofu in a large bowl. Pour sauce over tofu. Carefully turn tofu several times to coat well. Set aside.
- Heat canola oil in nonstick skillet(s): For 50 servings, use 4 extra-large skillets.
- Add broccoli and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until broccoli turns bright green and becomes tender.
- Remove broccoli from the pan, and set aside.
- Place tofu and sauce in skillet on medium–high heat and cook for 10 minutes on each side or until browned, turn gently.
- Gently stir in broccoli and continue cooking. Critical Control Point:Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Remove from heat, add sesame seeds, and gently stir.
- Serve 1 cup (8 oz ladle). Critical Control Point:Hold at 140 °F or higher.
Notes
Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project. Accessed from Child Nutrition Recipe Box: Healthy Recipes for Child Nutrition Professionals (Institute of Child Nutrition).
