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Crispy Rice with Spicy Tofu and Tangy Sesame Sauce

Spicy Tofu Crispy Rice

Servings: 5
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Spicy Tofu Crispy Rice
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Equipment

  • air fryer or shallow fry in a pan
  • rice cooker
  • 2 sheet trays (quarter or half size)
  • parchment paper
  • nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients 

Crispy Rice

  • 1 1/2 cups rice cooked, short grain white
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar organic cane
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt more to taste

Spicy Tofu

  • 6-8 oz extra firm tofu excess water drained off
  • 2-3 tbsp vegan mayo more to taste
  • 2 tsp tamari or soy sauce, more to taste
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Garnish

  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • black sesame seeds to taste
  • scallions thinly sliced

Instructions 

Prepare the crispy rice

  • Gently warm the rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan or microwave until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Place freshly cooked short-grain rice in a bowl and pour the seasoning over it. Fold the mixture in gently with a spatula or rice paddle, taking care not to break the grains.
  • Line two sheet trays with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned rice onto one tray and press it down to an even thickness of about 1 inch. Put the second tray on top and press to compact, then chill in the freezer for 10 minutes or refrigerate for about an hour to firm up.
  • After chilling, remove the rice slab and cut into nigiri-sized rectangles. Lightly oil the knife to prevent sticking if needed.
  • Brush or spray each rice piece with a neutral oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, or shallow-fry until golden and crispy. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.

Prepare the tofu

  • Finely dice the extra-firm tofu into roughly 1 cm cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine the diced tofu with vegan mayo, tamari (or soy), gochujang and toasted sesame oil. Use a spatula or fork to mix and gently break down the tofu if you prefer a finer texture. Toss until the sauce coats the tofu evenly and set aside.

Assemble spicy tofu crispy rice

  • To assemble, place a generous tablespoon (or more) of the tofu mixture on each crispy rice piece.
  • Garnish with thinly sliced jalapeño, scallions and black sesame seeds to taste. Serve immediately while the rice is still crisp.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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