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Sticky Tofu Bowls

Gaby Dimova
Treat your taste buds to a wicked delicious vegan meal with this crispy sticky tofu recipe. Serve it with some steamed rice and toppings of your choice!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tofu Ingredients

  • 1 14-oz package extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

Bowl Toppings

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups steamed edamame
  • 1 avocado
  • optional: sesame seeds and spring onions to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Open the package of tofu, drain the excess water, and press the extra liquid out of the tofu.
  • Cut the tofu into small/medium sized cubes. Transfer to a container, dust the cornstarch over the tofu, close the container, and shake it up so the tofu is fully coated in the cornstarch.
  • Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Transfer the tofu and cook it in the oil. Make sure to stir constantly, so that the tofu doesn't stick to the pan, and make sure to flip throughout cooking so that each side is cooked and crispy.
  • Now whisk up the sauce ingredients- soy sauce, maple, oil, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. I used a blender to make it easier.
  • Once the tofu is nice and crispy, pour the sauce over the tofu and cook for several minutes until the sauce thickens up quite a bit. You will have some leftover sauce, which I highly recommend pouring over the bowls in the end once assembled.
  • Once the tofu is ready, assemble your bowls by adding rice, then the tofu, some edamame, and a sliced avocado. Top with spring onion, sesame seeds, and plenty of the sticky sauce on top. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it crispy: To make the tofu extra crispy, drain the excess water from the block of tofu and press down on it by placing a heavy pot on it for about 30 minutes. This will decrease the water content and help the tofu crisp up even more.
  • Cut smart: Cut the firm tofu into smaller cubes or triangles to get more surface area. This is again, a great way to get a nice bit of crunch on the outside.
  • Wait it out: Wait for a few minutes for the tofu to crisp up on one side before you flip it over. 
  • Make it quick: To cut down the cooking time for this recipe, pan fry the corn flour coated tofu, let them cool down and refrigerate them for up to 4 days. You could also make a batch of baked tofu and use them instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1627mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 3mg
Keyword sticky tofu, sticky tofu bowls
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