Spicy Kimchi Tofu Bowl

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Tear your tofu into bite-sized chunks.
  2. 2Boil the tofu in salted water for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Drain and pat the tofu dry.
  4. 4In a bowl, whisk together the kimchi juice, sesame oil, maple syrup, tamari, dark soy, rice vinegar, and hot sauce.
  5. 5Add the tofu to the marinade and let it marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. 6Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a pan on medium heat.
  7. 7Remove the tofu from the marinade, reserving the leftover marinade.
  8. 8Cook the tofu in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
  9. 9Lower the heat.
  10. 10Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved marinade.
  11. 11Pour the thickened sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu.
  12. 12Cook the rice.
  13. 13Build the bowl with rice.
  14. 14Add spicy sesame tofu.
  15. 15Add edamame.
  16. 16Add pickled cucumbers and radish.
  17. 17Add sliced chives.
  18. 18Drizzle with kimchi mayo sauce.
  19. 19To make the spicy kimchi mayo, whisk together mayo, chopped kimchi, kimchi hot sauce or sriracha, and lime zest until creamy and well combined.

Ingredients

  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp kimchi hot sauce or sriracha
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 avocado oil
  • cooked rice
  • edamame
  • pickled cucumber and radish
  • 0.25 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp chopped kimchi
  • 1 tbsp kimchi hot sauce or sriracha
  • 1 lime zest
  • sesame seeds
  • scallions
  • lime wedges

Equipment

potbowlpan

Tips

  • Boiling the tofu instead of pressing helps pull out extra moisture so the tofu soaks up even more of the spicy sesame marinade.
  • Give the tofu a quick pan sear until it's golden.
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