Spicy Gochujang Tofu Rice Bowls

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tofu into small cubes.
  2. 2Place the tofu cubes in a bowl.
  3. 3Season the tofu with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Transfer the seasoned tofu to an air fryer.
  5. 5Air fry the tofu until golden brown.
  6. 6Dice the cucumber into small pieces.
  7. 7Chop the spring onions.
  8. 8For the dressing, add soaked and drained cashews to a blender.
  9. 9Add water, gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and rice vinegar to the blender.
  10. 10Blend until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
  11. 11Pour the creamy gochujang dressing into a jar.
  12. 12Pour the dressing into individual serving bowls.
  13. 13Add cooked edamame to each bowl.
  14. 14Add cooked lotus root to each bowl.
  15. 15Add brown rice to each bowl.
  16. 16Add shredded cabbage to each bowl.
  17. 17Add diced cucumber to each bowl.
  18. 18Add air-fried tofu to each bowl.
  19. 19Top with pickled vegetables.
  20. 20Close the bowls with lids for meal prep.
  21. 21When ready to eat, flip a bowl into a larger serving bowl.
  22. 22Add sliced avocado on top.
  23. 23Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  24. 24Mix all ingredients together in the bowl.
  25. 25Serve with laver for wrapping.

Ingredients

  • tofu
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 chunk ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • cucumber
  • spring onion
  • edamame
  • lotus root
  • brown rice
  • cabbage
  • pickled vegetables
  • avocado
  • sesame seeds
  • laver

Equipment

knifecutting boardmixing bowlair fryerblendermason jarbowls