Miso Sesame Tofu Bowl
Japan's high-protein plant-based bowl — extra-firm tofu marinated in a miso-sesame-soy glaze, pan-fried until caramelised and crusted, served over steamed rice with blanched greens, edamame, pickled ginger and a drizzle of goma dare (sesame dressing).
- Total
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Mix marinade: miso, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger. Toss pressed tofu cubes in the marinade. Rest 20 minutes. Dust with cornflour.
About 5 min
Pan-fry tofu in oil over high heat, turning to brown on all sides until caramelised and slightly crusty. Add any remaining marinade and let it caramelise onto the tofu.
About 14 min
Goma dare: whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.
About 14 min
Assemble bowls: rice → blanched greens → edamame → tofu.
About 14 min
Drizzle goma dare generously. Top with pickled ginger, sesame seeds and spring onions.
About 3 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 920 mg
Contains: gluten, soy, sesame
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Recipe by Boon Tools.