Fried Tofu Bowl Recipe
Turmeric rice, cucumber, kimchi, carrots, Persian yogurt sauce, guacamole, teriyaki fried tofu, toasted sesame seeds
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Ingredients
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Turmeric Rice
Fried Tofu
Vegetables & Garnish
Persian Yogurt Sauce
Guacamole
Method
Turmeric Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 3
Fluff the Rice
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Fried Tofu
- 4
Prepare the Tofu
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- 5
Coat with Cornstarch
In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- 6
Fry the Tofu
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 7
Add Soy Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce
Drizzle soy sauce and teriyaki sauce over the fried tofu, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute.
Vegetables & Garnish
- 8
- 9
Toast Sesame Seeds
In a small pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
Persian Yogurt Sauce
- 10
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, minced garlic, dried mint, and salt. Mix well until smooth.