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Chili Garlic Tofu Rice

Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Fusion
Keyword Air-fried Tofu, asian flavors, chili garlic, crispy tofu, gochujang paste, jasmine rice, spicy rice, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 1.5 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Other ingredients:

  • 1 block firm tofu cubed and airfried
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together gochujang paste, dark soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice until well combined. Set aside.
  • Add cubed firm tofu to air fryer basket and air fry for 12 mins @375F, toss midway and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add thinly sliced onions, chopped coriander leaves and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add air fried tofu to the pan, pour the prepared sauce over the tofu mixture. Stir well to ensure the tofu is evenly coated with the sauce.
  • Once the tofu is coated with the sauce and heated through, add cooked jasmine rice to the pan.
  • Gently toss the rice with the tofu and sauce mixture until everything is well combined and heated through. Serve this hot.