Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 tbsp (24g) Cornstarch
- ½ tsp (3g) Salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) Black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Neutral oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5g) Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves (6g) Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5ml) Sriracha
- 3 cups (560g) Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup (150g) Shelled edamame, steamed
- 1 cup (120g) Shredded carrots
- 1 cup (130g) Sliced cucumber
- 1 cup (60g) Purple cabbage, thinly sliced
Instructions:
- Press the tofu block by wrapping it in paper towels and placing a heavy object on top for 10–15 minutes to remove excess water.
- Toss the cubed tofu in a medium bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated and matte.
- Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add tofu cubes in a single layer and fry for 3–5 minutes per side until edges are mahogany-colored and crust is firm.
- Lower the heat and stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha until the glaze thickens and coats the tofu.
- Assemble bowls by dividing cooked quinoa, edamame, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, and purple cabbage evenly into four bowls.
- Top each bowl with the glazed crispy tofu and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.