Broccoli and Vegan Protein in Spicy Mandarin Sauce

this sweet/spicy dish can be made with any type of protein, tofu, tempeh, i used vegan chick*n patties from Gardein but works well with anything and great served over rice. Here‘s how I do it :

Ingredients

1 head of broccoli cut into florets

1 dozen or so protein pieces of choice cut into 2” pieces

3 cloves garlic chopped

1” ginger grated

1/2 tsp hot chili flakes or paste

1/2 cup water

2 tbs rice vinegar

2 tbs agave nectar

1 tbs orange marmalade

1 tbs oyster sauce

1 tbs soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

2-3 tbs corn starch

In a large skillet add 1” of water and place the florets inside heat on high and steam the broccoli till slightly tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside. Add a little veg oil to the skillet keep heat on medium add the ginger, garlic and chili flakes simmer 2-3 mins. Add all the liquid ingredients to a bowl: water, vinegar, soy, oyster sauce, marmalade, agave and sesame oil, set aside. Add the broccoli to the skillet and simmer 5 mins stirring often with the garlic and ginger. Place your protein in a bowl and toss with corn starch till evenly coated. Add the sauce to the broccoli and simmer 2 mins then push the broccoli to the sides creating an empty spot in center of skillet and add protein and simmer 2 mins per side then stir and combine with the broccoli. I like to add another splash of sesame oil and agave at the end, if too dry add a little water. Serve piping hot over rice or grain of choice.