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🍽️ Korean Fried Tofu with Rice and Asian Vegetable Stir-fry
601 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- Basmati rice 200 g
- Salt pinch
- tofu, plain 400 g
- soy sauce 10 tbsp
- garlic cloves 1 clove
- tomato paste 1 tbsp
- Sriracha sauce 1 tsp
- agave syrup 2 tbsp
- vinegar 2 tbsp
- cornstarch 60 g
- sunflower oil 6 tbsp
- Pak Choi 3 heads
- pepper, red 2 heads
- pepper, yellow 1 head
- spring onions 1 bunch
- cilantro, fresh 20 g
Instructions
- 1. Rinse the rice thoroughly in a sieve under running water.
- 2. Place the rinsed rice in a pot and cover it with 300 milliliters of salted water.
- 3. Bring the water to a boil.
- 4. Reduce the heat to low and let the rice cook covered for approx. 15 minutes.
- 5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest covered for a few more minutes.
- 6. Pat the tofu dry with a kitchen towel.
- 7. Break the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- 8. Place the tofu pieces in a bowl.
- 9. Marinate the tofu with 5 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 10. Peel the garlic clove for the sauce.
- 11. Mix the garlic in a small pot with tomato paste, Sriracha sauce, agave syrup, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and vinegar.
- 12. Bring the sauce to a brief boil.
- 13. Set the sauce aside until it is ready.
- 14. Place the cornstarch on a plate.
- 15. Coat the marinated tofu pieces in batches with the cornstarch.
- 16. Ensure that all sides of the tofu pieces are completely covered with cornstarch.
- 17. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.
- 18. Fry the tofu pieces in batches over medium to high heat for approx. 8 to 10 minutes.
- 19. Do not fry too many tofu pieces at the same time in the pan.
- 20. Turn the tofu pieces regularly until they are golden brown on all sides.
- 21. Let the fried tofu drain on kitchen paper.
- 22. Wash and clean the pak choi.
- 23. Cut the pak choi into strips.
- 24. Wash the bell pepper and remove the seeds.
- 25. Cut the bell pepper into thin strips.
- 26. Wash and clean the spring onions.
- 27. Slice the spring onions diagonally into very thin rings.
- 28. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or a second pan.
- 29. Stir-fry the bell pepper and pak choi for approx. 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- 30. Add the spring onions and stir-fry for another approx. 1 minute.
- 31. Deglaze the vegetables with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 32. Remove the pan from the heat.
- 33. Wash the cilantro and shake it dry.
- 34. Finely chop the cilantro.
- 35. Place the rice in bowls or on plates.
- 36. Arrange the Asian vegetable stir-fry next to it.
- 37. Place the fried tofu on top.
- 38. Remove the garlic clove from the sauce.
- 39. Pour the sauce over the tofu.
- 40. Garnish the dish with the chopped cilantro.
- 41. Serve the dish and enjoy your meal!
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 601
- Protein: 23 g · Fett/Fat: 28 g · Carbs: 68 g