This original rice bowl brings together browned tofu and a quick ginger-soy glaze. It is a contemporary home-cooking recipe, rather than a traditional regional dish. Keep optional chili at the table so each person can choose their own heat.
Equipment
Use a saucepan or rice cooker, a large nonstick skillet, a clean towel, a cutting board and measuring spoons. This recipe makes two servings. Preparation and cooking times are estimates pending kitchen testing.
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the rice according to its package directions. Drain the tofu, pat it dry with a clean towel, and cut it into roughly three-quarter-inch cubes. Dry surfaces help the tofu brown.
- Mix the soy sauce, water, sugar, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set the sauce beside the stove.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu in one layer. Cook for approximately 8 to 12 minutes, turning gently as the surfaces brown. Work in batches if the pan is crowded.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the pale scallion slices, ginger, and garlic. Stir gently for about 30 seconds, lowering the heat if the aromatics begin to darken.
- Pour in the sauce. Turn the tofu gently for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cubes are lightly coated. If the pan dries out, add a tablespoon of water.
- Divide the rice and tofu between two bowls. Finish with scallion greens and serve with cucumber. Offer chili separately.
Before you cook
Contains soy; soy sauce may also contain wheat. Check every package label for allergens. Preparation and cooking times are estimates and will vary with the tofu’s moisture and your pan. Taste before adding any extra soy sauce.
Make the shopping trip easier
Check whether you already have rice, oil, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Fresh ginger and scallions can be used in another meal, so plan a second use before buying more than you need.
Shop the rice
Also check the measured list for plain firm tofu, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, cucumber, neutral oil, sugar, rice vinegar and reduced-sodium soy sauce.
Check product availability before making a special trip. Read package labels for ingredients, allergens and preparation directions.
