Ingredients:
- 14 oz (400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- ½ tsp (3g) garlic powder
- ½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp (45ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) sriracha
- 1 tsp (5ml) freshly grated ginger
- 3 cups (600g) cooked brown rice
- 2 cups (150g) shredded carrots, julienned
- 2 cups (150g) sliced cucumber
- 1 cup (150g) shelled edamame, steamed
- 2 cups (100g) purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup (15g) toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions:
- Wrap the tofu block in a clean kitchen towel and place a heavy object on top for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes. Toss them in a bowl with soy sauce and sesame oil until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch and garlic powder over the tofu cubes. Toss gently until the tofu looks dusty and matte.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sriracha, and grated ginger until smooth.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked brown rice, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, steamed edamame, and purple cabbage equally.
- Top with crispy tofu and drizzle generously with the peanut sauce.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.