Crispy Tofu with Black Rice, Avocado & Sesame
Maybe it’s the Montana in me, but hand me a hunk of meat and I’ll know exactly what to do.
Wanna give me a challenge?
Toss me a brick of tofu.
And because I’m built the way I am, it means once I realize that, I’ll start playing with tofu every day until I can make it all kinds of delicious-like.
But it turns out I didn’t actually even have to try.
So now I fully intend to tofu everythinggg.
Hehe.
All kidding aside, this Crispy Tofu with Black Rice, Avocado & Sesame could EASILY be mistaken for some of the most tender and delicious chicken you ever did taste - and it’s so easy, it’s officially became part of our weekly meal rotation.
here’s what you’ll need
a block of firm tofu, dried and cubed
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Sriracha
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ginger powder
avocado, sliced
black rice
green onions, thinly sliced
sesame seeds
avocado oil
here’s what you’ll need to do
Cook rice according to package directions.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss dry, cubed tofu with cornstarch until fully coated.
In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, Sriracha, sesame oil and ginger powder.
Set aside.
Over medium heat, saute cornstarch-coated tofu cubes in avocado oil until golden and delicious.
Add your bowl of sauce to the tofu and gently toss until everything is coated and all the sauce is absorbed.
Serve crispy tofu over black rice with a side of avocado slices.
Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
Drizzle with more Sriracha if you like.
Enjoy!
Oh, and a big shout out goes to @thissavoryvegan for showing us the way with this one.