Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls
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Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls
Description
Spicy Sriracha Tofu Rice Bowls combine pressed extra-firm tofu cooked until golden and crispy in an air fryer, coated with a sauce made from sriracha, tamari, sesame oil, and Thai sweet chili sauce. The tofu is first dried thoroughly to ensure crisping, then baked and air-fried. The sauce adds a spicy, sweet, and umami flavor coating the tofu. Served over brown rice with warmed shelled edamame, the dish includes sesame seeds and scallion greens for texture and freshness. The scallion whites are incorporated into the marinade, adding mild onion notes.
These bowls provide a contrast between the crispy tofu exterior and tender interior, with the sauce offering heat balanced by sweet chili flavors. The accompaniments add protein and a fresh finish to the bowl. Alternatives suggested include swapping tofu for chicken or shrimp and substituting cauliflower rice or stir-fried vegetables for the brown rice.
Cooking the tofu in the air fryer intensifies the texture, but oven baking is a suitable alternative. Multi-colored sesame seeds contribute visual appeal but can be replaced with plain ones.
Ingredients
- 14 oz tofu drained, extra firm
- 1 cups brown rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce) divided, gluten-free, 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup edamame shelled, warmed
- 4 teaspoons sriracha (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds multi color
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (divided)
- 1 scallion chopped, white and green parts separated, medium
- 2 teaspoons Thai sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Place tofu block between some paper towels and press to absorb extra water.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil.
- Bake in a preheat oven 400F about 25 minutes, turning halfway.
- While it cooks, add the remaining 2 teaspoons sriracha, 2 teaspoons Tamari, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and sweet chili sauce to the bowl.
- Repeat until tofu feels dry and no more water comes out. Slice across in half lengthwise and then into cubes.
- Transfer the tofu to the air fryer in a single layer and air fry 370F about 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway until slightly golden and crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
- When the tofu is ready, toss it with the sauce to coat until evenly covered. Serve immediately over rice with edamame, sesame seeds and scallion greens.
- In a large bowl stir together 1 tablespoon of the tamari, 2 teaspoons of the sriracha, 2 teaspoons of the sesame and the scallion whites, add the tofu and let sit 10 minutes.
Notes
- Press tofu well to remove excess moisture for best crispiness.
- A standard oven can replace the air fryer by baking tofu at 400°F for 25 minutes.
- Substitute tamari with soy sauce or coconut aminos as preferred.
- Serve with brown rice, edamame, or vegetable alternatives like cauliflower rice or stir-fried veggies.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 1109mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 26% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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