Accordion Tofu with Rice and Crunchy Salad

Accordion Tofu with Rice and Crunchy Salad

70Min
2Servings
520Cal
MediumLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyveganvegetariandairy_freegluten_free
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Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Pot
Stove
Baking sheet
Oven
Plate

Ingredients

Tofu

firm tofu (firm)

400 g

Marinade

white miso paste

30 g

soy sauce

30 ml

lime (juiced)

1 piece

garlic (minced)

2 clove

olive oil

15 ml

Rice

white rice (uncooked)

200 g

Crunchy Salad

cucumber (sliced)

1 piece

red onion (thinly_sliced)

0.5 piece

fresh cilantro (chopped)

20 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the tofu

Slice the tofu in an accordion pattern to allow marinade to penetrate deeply.

5 min
Use a sharp knife and make cuts every 5mm without cutting all the way through
2

Make the marinade

Combine miso, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and olive oil in a bowl.

3 min
3

Marinate the tofu

Coat the accordion-cut tofu thoroughly with the marinade, ensuring it gets into all the cuts.

15 mintimer 15 min
Let it sit at room temperature for best flavor absorption
4

Cook the rice

Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

15 minMedium heattimer 15 min
5

Bake the tofu

Place the marinated tofu on a baking sheet and bake until golden and slightly crispy.

25 min200°Ctimer 25 min
Flip halfway through for even browning
6

Prepare the salad

Slice cucumber and red onion thinly, then chop cilantro.

5 min
7

Serve

Serve the baked accordion tofu with rice and crunchy salad on the side.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Oven 180°C for 10 minutes

Store tofu and rice separately from salad for best texture

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