Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Galley: A St. Pete TavernFried Tofu Bowl Recipe

Fried Tofu Bowl Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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

Vegetables & Garnish

Persian Yogurt Sauce

Guacamole

Method

Turmeric Rice

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Fluff the Rice

    Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Fried Tofu

  1. 4

    Prepare the Tofu

    Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 5

    Coat with Cornstarch

    In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. 8

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the cucumber and julienne the carrots.

  2. 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

  1. 10

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, minced garlic, dried mint, and salt. Mix well until smooth.

Guacamole

  1. 11

    Mash the Avocados

    In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork. Add lime juice, salt, chopped cilantro, and diced onion. Mix until combined but still chunky.

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