Sensational Sesame Bowl
Servings Prep Time
4Servings 40Minutes
Cook Time
25Minutes
Servings Prep Time
4Servings 40Minutes
Cook Time
25Minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 package extra firm tofu(350 g)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce(low sodium)
  • 1/2tsp sambal oelek(or any chili sauce)
  • 1 1/3cup brown rice(we used a mix of brown and wild rice)
  • 5cloves garlic
  • 6-8 green onion
  • 2-3 bell pepper
  • 1package snow peas(approximately 200g)
  • 2cup mushrooms
  • 3 carrot(medium size)
  • salt and pepper(to taste)
  • 2tbsp sesame seeds(optional)
Sauce
  • 1 1/2tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 1/2tbsp soy sauce(low sodium)
  • 2tsp sambal oelek(or any chili sauce)
  • 4-5tbsp brown sugar
  • 3tbsp natural peanut butter
Instructions
  1. Place rack at center of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F
  2. Remove tofu from package, dry with paper towel to remove any excess liquid, cube, and place in bowl. Toss with 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp sambal
  3. Bake tofu on lightly oiled pan for 20 minutes on 1 side and then for 10 minutes on second side. Cook rice as per package instructions and then set aside
  4. Prepare sauce by blending together sesame oil, soy, sambal, brown sugar and peanut butter. Set aside.
  5. Mince garlic, slice green onions, peppers, mushrooms, snow peas and chop carrots into thin matchsticks
  6. Saute garlic (in 1 tsp oil) at medium heat for 1 minute. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired and saute 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add carrots and cook 2-4 minutes. Add peppers with few teaspoons of sauce and cook 6-8 minutes at medium-high heat until peppers begin to soften
  8. Add snow peas, tofu, 1/3 sauce and cook covered 3-5 minutes at medium heat
  9. Increase heat to high, add green onions and another 1/3 of sauce. Cook additional 2-3 minutes
  10. Plate rice and top with stir fry, a light drizzle of leftover sauce and sesame seeds as desired
Recipe Notes

Inspired by recipes from Thug Kitchen and Minimalist Baker

Sensational Sesame Bowl