Ingredients

1 pound extra firm tofu

1/2 Cup brown rice

2/3-1 pound brussel sprouts, trimmed and roughly chopped

4 cloves garlic

2 Tablespoons cilantro

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

3 Tablespoons soy sauce

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Salt and pepper

Optional toppings: More soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, chopped scallions, peanuts.

Preparation

  1. Press tofu block between a few paper towels. Put a cutting board on top with something heavy to press out liquid. Let sit for 10 minutes.

  2. Chop tofu into strips and marinate in a few tablespoons of soy sauce.

  3. Prep all other ingredients. Cook rice, roughly chop brussel sprouts, and chop cilantro, garlic, etc.

  4. Add a few Tablespoons of vegetable oil to a hot pan (a wok or nonstick pan works best). Add tofu in a single layer and let cook for a few minutes on high heat until the tofu starts to brown.

  5. Turn tofu and brown on the second side.

  6. After cooking for a few minutes on each side, add brown sugar and toss to coat tofu in sugar. Cook for a few minutes until tofu caramelizes.

  7. Remove tofu and sprinkle with cilantro.

  8. Add sprouts to hot pan (don’t wash it) and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

  9. Add garlic and rice and if pan is really try, a bit more oil. Season with salt and pepper and cook until sprouts are tender and some will be browned.

  10. Serve tofu over sprouts with toppings of choice.