This buddha bowl is healthy, and a perfect balance between sweet & spicy.
Author:Tara Dawn
Prep Time:40 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:75 minutes
Yield:2-4 servings 1x
Category:main
Method:saute
Cuisine:thai
Ingredients
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Basmati Rice, 1 cup cooked
1 block Extra Firm Tofu cut into cubes
3–4 Carrots, diced
1 crown of Broccoli, stems removed
1 small Red Bell Pepper, julienne
1 head of Bok Choy, roughly chopped
Sprinkle of Sesame Seeds
1/3cup of Peanut Butter
1 tbsp Maple Syrup
2 tbsp Sriracha
1 clove of Garlic
Cornstarch, enough to coat tofu
1/2 inch of Ginger, minced
2 tbsp of Rice Vinegar, divided
Juice of half a Lime
2 tbsp Sesame Seed Oil, divided
2.5 tbspTamari, divided
2 pinches of Salt
1/2cup of Water
Instructions
For the Tofu-
Drain and press the tofu for around 20 minutes.
Cut tofu into evenly sized cubes.
Place cubed tofu into large bowl.
Pour 1 tbsp of the Tamari, Rice Vinegar, and Sesame Seed Oil onto tofu, let sit for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss marinated tofu with cornstarch until evenly coated.
Place tofu in oven, bake for 15 minutes
Gently turn tofu over onto other side, bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Set aside
Sauce-
In a small mixing bowl whisk the peanut butter, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, 1 tbsp of the rice vinegar, lime juice, 1 tbsp sesame seed oil, and 1.5 tbsp of the tamari until smooth.
Place cooked tofu in a large bowl, coat with sauce, set aside.