Tofu Mince Rice Bowls
Tofu Mince Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Tofu Mince
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water, optional, for saucier mince
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 pound bok choy, steamed or sautéed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Crumble the pressed extra-firm tofu into a bowl using your hands until it resembles a mince-like texture. Spread the crumbled tofu evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tofu with vegetable oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Bake the tofu for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly chewy, stirring halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the aromatics and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the baked tofu crumbles to the skillet with the sauce. Stir well to ensure all the tofu is thoroughly coated. If a saucier consistency is desired, add 1/4 cup of water and stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
To assemble the bowls, spoon the cooked white rice into serving bowls. Top generously with the tofu mince. Arrange the steamed or sautéed bok choy on the side.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Garnish each bowl with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Tofu Mince Rice Bowls
Ingredients
For the Tofu Mince
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup water, optional, for saucier mince
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For Serving and Garnish
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 1 pound bok choy, steamed or sautéed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon chili oil, for drizzling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Crumble the pressed extra-firm tofu into a bowl using your hands until it resembles a mince-like texture. Spread the crumbled tofu evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tofu with vegetable oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Bake the tofu for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly chewy, stirring halfway through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
While the tofu bakes, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the aromatics and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the baked tofu crumbles to the skillet with the sauce. Stir well to ensure all the tofu is thoroughly coated. If a saucier consistency is desired, add 1/4 cup of water and stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the tofu to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
To assemble the bowls, spoon the cooked white rice into serving bowls. Top generously with the tofu mince. Arrange the steamed or sautéed bok choy on the side.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Garnish each bowl with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and a drizzle of chili oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min