Sticky Tofu Bowl (Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl)

Sticky tofu bowl (AKA crispy tofu rice bowl) in a black bowl.

Sticky Tofu Bowl (Crispy Tofu Rice Bowl)

This sticky tofu bowl recipe has crispy maple-glazed tofu, cool crunchy toppings, rice, and creamy sauce for an easy 20-minute lunch or dinner. Perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meals

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Servings: servings

Author: Julie Gaeta

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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 using.

Notes

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, glaze sauce, or sriracha mayo all work well.
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).
Precooked tofu: You can also use precooked tofu. Just warm it up and toss it in the glaze at the end. It still turns out really good.
Additional veggie add-ins: Carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and jicama.
Fresh herbs: Cilantro, parsley, Thai basil, or mint all add a nice finish.
Top with crunch: Crushed peanuts, pumpkin seeds, or crispy shallots.
Meal prep: Store the tofu, rice, sauce, and fresh toppings separately for up to 3 days. Reheat the tofu and rice, then add avocado, vegetables, and sauce just before serving.

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