🌶️🍚 Chili Braised Tofu Rice Bowl by @alittlepositivityeveryday 🧡 Do you enjoy tofu as much as we do?😍 You must try this spicy tofu rice topper! It simply has the appropriate amount of sweetness to balance out all the flavor and spiciness.👌🏻 You'll love it! 😉 ✨ save and try ✨​ The Tofu: ~ 600g firm tofu ~ 2 heap tbsp cornstarch ~ 2 heap tbsp korean chili flakes (gochugaru) ~ 3 tbsp light soy sauce ~ 2 tbsp shaoxing wine ~ 2 tbsp mirin ~ 1 tbsp raw sugar ~ 1 tsp dark soy sauce ~ 1/2 cup water ~ 1 spring onion, thinly sliced ~ 4 cloves garlic, minced ~ 1 tbsp sesame seeds ~ 1 tbsp sesame oil ~ Oil for cooking ~ S & P to taste ~ 1 1⁄4 cup short grain rice ~ 1 cucumber, thinly sliced The Method: ~ Cook rice according to packet instructions ~ Pat tofu dry and cut into thick bite size pieces (2-3 cm squares) and coat tofu with cornstarch evenly ~ In a large frying pan/skillet, with medium-high heat, heat up oil and pan fry tofu until nicely golden crunchy on both sides. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside ~ While tofu is cooking, in a mixing jug, add in chili flakes, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, mirin and water and mix until well combined ~ Return to the same frying pan, with medium-high heat, heat up oil and sautè garlic and spring onion until fragrant ~ Add in cooked tofu and pour the sauce mixture into the pan and gently toss to combine sauce and tofu together and reduce the heat to medium-low heat ~Sprinkle sesame seeds over and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened and the tofu is well coated with sauce ~ Drizzle sesame oil and garnish with spring onion threads and serve up with rice and cucumber salad ~ Serves 3 📽️ @alittlepositivityeveryday Craving bowl recipes?💚🥗 Visit 👉🏼 veganbowls.com (link in bio) for more! #veganbowls #healthyrecipe #veganrecipe #veganfoodshare #vegansofig #healthy #homemade #plantbasedlifestyle #plantbaseddiet #easyrecipes #easyeganrecipe #veganeats #plantbased #vegan #plantbasedrecipes #foodie #vegansoninstagram #tofurecipes #tofu #tofulovers #ricebowl #buddhabowls