Rainbow rice bowl with crispy tofu
This vegan rainbow rice bowl with crispy tofu is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a boost for your health. Perfect as a light meal full of colour and flavour, and ideal for anyone who wants to eat plant-based and healthy!
Kitchenware
- cutting board
- chopper
- saucepan
- frying pan(or wok pan)
- big bowl(for marinating tofu)
- bowls(to store sliced vegetables)
- kitchen paper
Ingredients
For the bowl:
- 400 gr basmati rice
- 1 mango in pieces
- pomegranate seeds to taste
- 2 avocados in pieces
- 1 carrot in strips
- edamame beans to taste
- radishes sliced
- 4 spring onions dotted
- nori snack or sheets in pieces
- few wasabi balls coarsely sliced
- 2 el rice vinegar
For the dressing:
- 6 el soy sauce
- 2 el sesame oil
- 2 el agave syrup
- 1 ginger thumb chopped
For the crispy tofu:
- 1 block of tofu
- 3 el soy sauce
- 1 fluorescent sambal oelek
- 1 el rice vinegar
- sunflower oil for baking
Instructions
- Cook the basmati rice according to the instructions on the packet. After cooking, mix the rice with 2 tbsp rice vinegar for an extra flavour boost.
- Meanwhile, cut all the vegetables and fruits and divide them into separate, cosy containers.
- Make the dressing: in a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, agave syrup and chopped ginger. This dressing gives the bowl a delicious, savoury flavour.
- Prepare the crispy tofu: want the tofu nice and crispy? Then start well in advance. Drain the tofu and cut it into thick slices. Place the slices between sheets of kitchen paper, put something heavy on them and let them drain for at least an hour. This will make the tofu even firmer and it will absorb the marinade better later.
- Meanwhile, make the marinade for the tofu by mixing the soy sauce, sambal and rice vinegar. Cut the drained tofu into cubes and mix into the marinade. Leave this for another hour for best flavour.
- Heat a generous layer of sunflower oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until nicely browned and crispy.
- Spoon the rice into a bowl or onto a plate and decorate with all the colourful ingredients. Add the crispy tofu and drizzle with the ginger-soy dressing. Complete the bowl with coarsely chopped wasabi balls for an extra kick!
Notes
- Tofu-pro tip: tofu really does get a lot tastier if you drain it well, marinade it well in advance and fry it in a generous layer of oil. That way you get that crispy exterior that everyone loves!
- Make it your own bowl: you can vary endlessly with the toppings. For example, add seaweed shreds, extra mango or some toasted sesame seeds for even more flavour and texture.
- Work ahead: have a busy day? You can prepare the rice, vegetables and dressing in advance. That way, all you have to do is fry the tofu before serving.