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Sticky Tofu Bowl

Roast tofu with soy sauce, dark brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce for an irresistible sweet-salty flavor.

25 min
445 kcal
11 ingredients

rice — 1 c.

extra-firm silken tofu — 12 oz.

oil, divided — 4 tbsp.

Chinese five-spice powder — 1 tsp.

Kosher salt — 1 tsp.

small English cucumber (thinly sliced) — 1 thing

rice vinegar — 1 1/2 tbsp.

shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces) — 8 oz.

reduced-sodium soy sauce — 1/4 c.

dark brown sugar — 1 tbsp.

chili garlic sauce — 2 tsp.

Details

STEP 1

Heat oven to 450°F. Cook rice per package directions.

STEP 2

Gently pat tofu dry with paper towels. On rimmed baking sheet, break into small pieces. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then season with five-spice powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt; gently toss to combine. Arrange in even layer; roast 10 minutes.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, in bowl, toss cucumber with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

STEP 4

In medium bowl, toss mushrooms with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, scatter over tofu, then gently mix to combine. Continue roasting until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes more.

STEP 5

In same bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Pour over tofu mixture and roast 2 minutes.

STEP 6

Serve tofu and mushrooms over rice along with cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

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