Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl with Broccoli and Cucumber
Crisp tofu gets a sweet-savoury tamari glaze, with tender broccoli, cool cucumber and rice in a Japanese-inspired bowl.
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Ingredients
- 200 g firm tofu, pressed and cut into bite-size cubes
- 2 tbsp gluten-free rice flour
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup broccoli, small florets
- ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
- ¾ cup gluten-free rice, cooked
Method
- Pat tofu dry, coat in rice flour, then brown in hot olive oil.
- Steam broccoli until tender-crisp, then set aside.5 min timer
- Whisk tamari, maple syrup, vinegar and water in the skillet.
- Simmer sauce until it coats a spoon; turn tofu through it.2 min timer
- Serve tofu and broccoli over rice with cucumber and chives.
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free rice flour, tamari and rice keep the bowl free of gluten.
- No spicy food: The tamari-maple glaze is savoury and gently sweet, without spicy heat.
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