Cook the rice

• Rinse the rice and cook it in a saucepan of water until tender.
• Drain and keep warm.

Mix the black pepper sauce

• Whisk the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, cornstarch and black pepper in a bowl until smooth.

Fry the tofu

• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat.
• Fry the tofu cubes until golden and crisp on all sides, then set aside.

Stir-fry the vegetables

• Add the onion, bell pepper and broccoli to the wok and stir-fry until crisp-tender.
• Add the garlic and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.

Combine and serve

• Return the tofu to the wok, pour in the black pepper sauce and toss until everything is glossy and coated.
• Serve hot over the rice.