Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed bowl featuring crispy tofu, creamy spicy peanut sauce, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings like cucumber, pickled onions, and crushed peanuts. Perfect for a quick, satisfying, and customizable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, ribboned or thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- A small handful of fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat if pan-frying.
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Warm until smooth.
- Press tofu, cut into cubes, and toss with oil or cornstarch. Bake or fry until golden and crispy.
- Quick-pickle the red onions by soaking them in a mix of vinegar and water for 10–15 minutes.
- Slice cucumber, chop green onions, and prepare cilantro and crushed peanuts.
- Assemble bowls: rice, tofu, sauce, and all toppings. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve immediately while tofu is crispy and warm.
Notes
- Double the peanut sauce and store leftovers for up to a week.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Try adding avocado or roasted vegetables for extra richness.
- Tofu can also be air-fried at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu bowl, spicy peanut sauce, vegan dinner, healthy bowl, quick tofu recipe