Sweet & Spicy Tofu Sushi Bowl
Save your appetite because this recipe for a Sweet & Spicy Tofu Sushi Bowl will have you going back for seconds! This is a twist on a Buddha Bowl, which is one of the most re-created recipes online.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Rice Bowls
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For the Bowl:
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2 cups cooked brown rice
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1 cup cooked edamame beans
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1 cup chopped purple cabbage
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1 cup grated carrot
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1 cup chopped red pepper
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1 cup nori flakes
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Sweet and Sour tofu
For the Sweet and Spicy Tofu:
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1 Block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed or frozen and thawed
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1/3 cup cornstarch
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Salt and pepper
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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¼ cup soya sauce or tamari for gluten-free
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1-3 tbsp siracha (depending on how spicy you like it)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Dice tofu into 1-inch cubes. Add to a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt and pepper. Toss well to coat and shake off excess.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry tofu cubes until all sides are browned (about 4-5 minutes) Alternatively you may use an air fryer for this step.
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Meanwhile in a saucepan combine soya sauce, maple syrup, garlic cloves, ginger, apple cider vinegar and sriracha (or any hot sauce you prefer) and bring to a boil.
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In a small bowl or glass, mix together 2 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Pour mixture into the sauce and whisk until combined. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens (2-3 minutes).
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Add tofu cubes to the sauce and stir until thoroughly coated.
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Assemble the bowl by placing rice in the bottom and tofu, and ¼ cup of veggies and nori on top.
Find it online: https://susancooksvegan.com/sweet-spicy-tofu-sushi-bowl/