Sticky Tofu Bowl (Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl)

This sticky maple-glazed tofu bowl recipe is crispy, creamy, and packed with sweet-spicy flavor. Ready in 20 minutes and perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meals

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Servings: servings

1 batch sticky tofu recipe
2 cups cooked rice white, brown, cilantro lime rice, or Mexican rice, use what you have
2 cups cabbage, shredded green or red
4-6 radishes thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado sliced
2 green onions thinly sliced
creamy chipotle sauce for serving, see Notes for more sauce ideas
sesame seeds for serving, optional

Get Recipe Ingredients

Make the sticky tofu and cook the rice if needed.
Build the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice into serving bowls.
Add toppings: Layer with tofu, cabbage, radishes, avocado, and green onions.
Drizzle with Sauce: Add a generous spoonful of creamy chipotle sauce, or any sauce of your choice (see Notes for ideas).
Finish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds if suing.

This bowl uses sticky tofu, which takes about 20 minutes. While that cooks, prep everything else (or have it made ahead). If you already have tofu and rice ready, it comes together in 10 minutes.
Sauces to use: Creamy peanut sauce, Chipotle sauce, homemade egg roll sauce, creamy jalapeno sauce, or sriracha mayo all work well. You can also do a quick Chipotle drizzle by mixing vegan mayo with chipotle powder and a squeeze of lime
Low-spice option: Try a tahini-lemon sauce or creamy avocado dressing instead.
Grain swaps: Quinoa, couscous, rice noodles, or even cilantro lime rice all work here.
Rice tip: Fresh or leftover both work. To reheat, add a splash of water and cover. For an easy option, make jasmine rice in the Instant Pot (2 cups water + 2 cups rice, cook 5 minutes, natural release 10).
Fresh herbs: Cilantro, parsley, Thai basil, or mint all add a nice finish.
Meal prep tip: Store tofu, rice, and toppings separately. Slice fresh ingredients just before eating and add sauce right before serving. Keeps well for up to 3 days.