Description
A vibrant and flavorful vegan Sticky Glazed Tofu Bowl that combines crispy, golden tofu cubes coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, served atop warm sushi rice with fresh edamame, cucumber, and avocado. Finished with a creamy vegan Yum Yum sauce and garnished with crispy onions, cilantro, and scallions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14-ounce block extra firm tofu (organic if possible)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, GF Liquid aminos, or gluten-free tamari
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or red chili sauce (sambal oelek)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ cup vegan mayo (Follow Your Heart brand made with avocado oil recommended)
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha or sambal oelek (or for zero spice, use tomato paste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 4–5 cups cooked sushi rice, brown rice or jasmine rice (serve warm, cold or at room temp)
- 2 cups shelled edamame
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1–2 avocados, diced
- ¼ cup crispy onions
- ½ cup cilantro
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Start cooking your rice early so it’s ready when assembling the bowls.
- Blot the tofu to remove excess liquid using paper towels. Cut into ¾ inch cubes.
- Whisk together the sticky glaze ingredients in one bowl and the Yum Yum sauce ingredients in another bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salt and cracked pepper.
- Gently place the tofu cubes in the hot pan. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until deeply golden. Flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Pour the sticky glaze over the cooked tofu and gently fold to coat all pieces evenly. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with edamame, cucumber, and avocado. Add the sticky glazed tofu cubes on top.
- Drizzle the bowls with Yum Yum sauce and garnish with crispy onions, cilantro, and green onions.
Notes
- This dish is gluten-free.
- You can prepare the sauces up to 3 days ahead.
- Adjust the spice level of the sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 583
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 77.7 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg