Crispy tofu rice bowl
Not traditional spanish rice but easy & good for this recipe!
3 servings · 5 min prep · 30 min cook

| 2 clove Garlic | |||||
| Cumin | |||||
| Corriander | |||||
| 1 Block Extra firm tofu | |||||
| Cilantro | |||||
| White onion | |||||
| Corn/ potato starch | |||||
| Baking soda | |||||
| Paprika | |||||
| Cayenne | |||||
| Garlic | |||||
| Salt + pepper | |||||
| Salt+ pepper | |||||
| Coriander | |||||
| 1 cup Long grain rice | |||||
| 1 tablespoon Tomato paste | |||||
| ½ tablespoon Vegan better than bullion | |||||
| ¼ cup Canola oil | |||||
| MSG powder | |||||
| Salt + pepper | |||||
| Cilantro | |||||
| 1-2 Fruits Avocado | |||||
| Lime | |||||
| 1-½ Serrano | |||||
| ¼ White onion (diced) | |||||
Steps in full
- Crush 2 cloves of garlic with the back of a knife, and and chop 1/4 of a white onion, and roll cilantro to slice into thin peices (to taste) slice tofu into around 2x2 cubes and pat dry.
- Create a dry rub for the tofu with corn starch, baking soda, paprika, cayenne, coriander, salt, pepper, & msg. Crush garlic either with garlic crusher, or by making a paste by dicing and crushing with coarse salt back of knife. Add tofu and mixture to a slealable tupperware lor large ziplock & shake until fully coated
- To create the stock for your rice, add your veggie better than bullion and tomato paste to 1.5 cups of water. I usually microwave this in a glass measuring cup but just heat until both pastes are fully dissolved (you can also just add tomato paste to existing veggie stock!)
- Set aside your broth, and add oil to a pan over medium heat. Toast dried rice in oil (can add more if needed) and toss a bit to coat rice. Toast for 10-15 minutes or until brown, stirring periodically.
- Pour broth over toasted rice and add in powdered spices, salt, pepper, msg powder, and your crushed garlic and cilantro. Cover with a lightly cracked lid and let simmer for aprox 20 minutes (taste test to ensure its soft!)
- Heat thin layer of oil in a pan over medium-high heat (I do a 6 on my induction stove) let cook for around 5-7 minutes on each side, check if crispy and flip peices individually with tongs until all sides are crispy
- Move to drain tofu on paper towel or baking rack.
- Combine ripe avocado, diced onion, diced serrano, lime juice, white onion, & salt + pepper to a bowl or molcajete.
- Plate with rice, tofu, and guac in one bowl & drizzel with lime juice, & top with sliced jalapeño or serrano peppers.