Glazed Tofu Bowl

Presented by

Ricardo

Preparation

20 Min

Cooking time

12 Min

Serving

Vegetarian

Nut-free

Lactose-free

Dairy-free

Ingredients

Tofu

¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
3 tbsp (45 ml) honey
2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar
½ tsp (2.5 ml) sambal oelek, or more to taste
⅓ cup (75 ml) mayonnaise
1 lb (450 g) firm tofu, torn into small pieces
⅓ cup (45 g) cornstarch
3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

Bowls

½ lb (225 g) medium rice noodles
4 cups (180 g) curly-leaf lettuce, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
1 avocado, ripe but firm, sliced
Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation

Tofu

In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, vinegar and sambal oelek. Transfer 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the soy mixture into a second bowl. Add the mayonnaise and mix well. Season lightly with salt. Set aside the soy-mayo dressing and the remaining soy mixture separately.
Place the tofu in a third bowl. Sprinkle with the cornstarch and toss to coat well (see note).
In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the tofu in the oil for 10 minutes or until golden and very crispy on all sides. Pour in the remaining soy mixture and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring to coat the tofu, until the sauce is thick and syrupy. Add the sesame seeds and mix well.

Bowls

Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
Divide the noodles, lettuce, carrot and avocado among four bowls. Top with the tofu. Serve with the soy-mayo dressing and lime wedges.

Note from Ricardo

The tofu can be cooked in an air fryer. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil to the bowl of tofu and mix well. Add the cornstarch and toss to coat the tofu well. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the tofu out in the basket of the air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Stir the tofu and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until very crispy. Remove the basket from the air fryer and remove the grill. Pour in the remaining soy sauce mixture and stir to coat the tofu well. Continue to cook for 3 minutes or until the sauce is thick and syrupy. Add the sesame seeds and mix well.

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