Sesame Tofu Bowl Recipe – Easy Crispy Tofu Dinner

Crispy Sesame Tofu Rice Bowl

Crispy Sesame Tofu Rice Bowl crispy tofu, vibrant vegetables, and a tasty sauce come together in this vegetarian dish. The crispy tofu pairs perfectly with soft rice, and the flavor is both mildly sweet and savory. This is an easy dish to make for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

– 200g firm tofu

– 2 cups cooked rice

– 1 tablespoon cornstarch

– 1 tablespoon soy sauce

– 1 tablespoon sesame oil

– 1 tablespoon honey

– 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

– 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

– cup broccoli florets

– cup sliced carrots

– 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions

– 1 tablespoon cooking oil

Instructions for Sesame Tofu Bowl

1. Apply some weight to the tofu to remove excess water and dice it up into tiny pieces.

2. Toss the tofu with cornstarch until it is lightly coated.

3. Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the tofu until it is golden and crispy on every side.

4. Combine soy sauce honey sesame oil, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.

5. Cook the broccoli and carrots in steam until they are tender but still firm to the bite.

6. Keep cooking for another 1-2 minutes, till the sauce coats the crispy tofu.

7. Served with warmed rice with veg, sesame seeds and spring onion.

Tips for the Best Tofu Bowl

Go for crispy edges by choosing firm tofu. To get even browning, don’t crowd the pan.

Serving Ideas

Top with additional vegetables, cucumber, and some chili sauce and enjoy! Meal prep notes: this rice bowl makes a great meal prep as you can store the rice, vegetables, and tofu separately.

Final Thoughts

This sesame tofu rice bowl combines simple ingredients to make a flavor packed meat free dinner. It’s easy to make, filling, and a great way to add more plant based dinners to your week.

For extra variety, try different vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or cabbage. Adjust the sauce to suit your preferred taste.