About the Recipe
Whip up this flavour-packed Tofu Coconut Rice for a cosy, vegan meal that’s brimming with aromatic spices and creamy goodness!
Ingredients Highlights:
* Crispy tofu seasoned with Chinese five spice
* Fragrant veggies like spring onions, garlic, ginger, carrot and capsicum
* Creamy coconut milk and basmati rice for that ultimate comfort vibe
* Finished with zesty lime and crunchy roasted cashews
It’s hearty, wholesome, and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
TOFU
150g extra firm tofu
1/4 tsp celtic salt
1/4 tsp chinese five spice powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
VEGGIES & RICE
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/3 bunch spring onions, white part only, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 inch ginger, grated
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp ground turmeric
Pinch celtic salt
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup vegetable stock
165ml coconut milk
1/2 small yellow capsicum, thinly sliced
1 lime, juice
1/4 cup roasted cashews, roughly chopped
Preparation
Step 1
Slice tofu into 4 slabs and press with a dish towel under a heavy pot for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Tear the tofu into medium chunks and place in a large bowl.
Step 3
Mix salt, five-spice powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the tofu and gently coat.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook for 12–14 minutes, flipping every 2 minutes, until browned.
Step 5
In a separate pan, sauté scallion whites, garlic, ginger, capsicum, and carrots for 2–3 minutes.
Step 6
In a small bowl, add the five spice powder, pepper, coriander, turmeric, ¼ teaspoon celtic salt, and mix well.
Step 7
Stir in five-spice powder, pepper, coriander, turmeric, and ¼ tsp salt. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
Step 9
Add rice to the pan, then pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir well and add cooked tofu. Cover the pan.
Step 10
Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Step 11
Remove from oven, stir in scallion greens and lime juice.
Step 12
Season with salt, pepper, and garnish with cashews.
Enjoy 💕