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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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Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl with Broccoli and Cucumber
25 mintotal
1servings
11ingredients

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

  1. Pat tofu dry, coat in rice flour, then brown in hot olive oil.
  2. Steam broccoli until tender-crisp, then set aside.5 min timer
  3. Whisk tamari, maple syrup, vinegar and water in the skillet.
  4. Simmer sauce until it coats a spoon; turn tofu through it.2 min timer
  5. 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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