Asian Garlic Tofu with Rice
Asian Garlic Tofu with Rice
I love that this dish is so simple, yet booming with flavor. Tofu is marinated in a sticky sweet sauce made with hoisin, garlic, and soy sauce. If you're not familiar with hoisin, I hope you get familiar! It's like a thick, flavorful Asian BBQ sauce. (Yes!) The first time I used it was for this Vegetable Lo Mein and knew I had to start working it into more meals. The wonderful flavor and texture is perfect for an easy marinade. I love serving this dish alongside fresh steamed veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra firm tofu
- 1 cup dry rice (or quinoa)
- 4-5 green onions
- 1-2 Tbsp. sesame oil or olive oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes, sesame seeds for topping
- {For the Asian garlic sauce}
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (I recommend Wok Mei brand for gluten-free)
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
- In a shallow pan, add the 3 ingredients for the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Press the tofu between towels to remove excess moisture. Cut into about 1 inch cubes.
- Add to the sauce and gently toss until thoroughly coated. Cover and place in fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, slice green onions.
- In a skillet, heat 1-2 Tbsp. oil over medium heat.
- Add the marinated tofu and spread out in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes or until browned on one side. Flip them, and cook for another few minutes.
- Add the green onions for the last minute or two of cooking. Sometimes I add a little more hoisin if it dries out too much.
- Serve over a hot bed of rice (or quinoa).
*Note: if you'd like to reduce the sodium content, replace 1 Tbsp. of the soy sauce with vegetable broth or water.
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