Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Name: Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, cubed; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 2 cups water; 3 cups broccoli florets; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp warm water; 1 tsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce; 2 green onions, sliced

Extra-firm tofu baked until golden and chewy, served over jasmine rice with steamed broccoli and a rich, garlicky peanut sauce that ties every element together.

55 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

AsianDinnerOvenVeganVegetarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed, cubed
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
2 cups water
3 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp warm water
1 tsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce
2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Press 14 oz pressed, cubed extra-firm tofu between paper towels for at least 10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
3

Spread tofu in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
4

Meanwhile, combine 1 cup rinsed jasmine rice and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 more minutes.
5

Steam 3 cups broccoli florets until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.
6

Whisk together 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp maple syrup, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce, and 2 tbsp warm water until smooth.
7

Divide rice among bowls. Top with crispy tofu and broccoli. Drizzle generously with peanut sauce and garnish with 2 sliced green onions.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce at?

For Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 3.

How do I know when Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until golden and crispy on the edges. Step 5: cook until bright green and tender-crisp.

Do I have to press the tofu for Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce?

Step 2 reads: "Press 14 oz pressed, cubed extra-firm tofu between paper towels for at least 10 minutes to remove excess moisture." Yes, if you want it to brown. Step 2 squeezes out water that would otherwise steam the surface and dilute the sauce.

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce?

The entry for Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce calls for 2 tsp maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Is Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce comes from 1 tsp sriracha or chili-garlic sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Crispy Baked Tofu Bowl with Peanut Sauce is 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

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