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Tangy Gochujang BBQ Tofu & Scallion Lime Rice Bowls

Savor a delicious fusion of flavors in these Tangy Gochujang BBQ Tofu & Scallion Lime Rice Bowls. The combination of crispy tofu marinated in gochujang sauce and rice infused with scallions and lime makes this dish unforgettable.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
526
CALORIES
$1.84
PER SERVING
Tangy Gochujang BBQ Tofu & Scallion Lime Rice Bowls
Ingredients
RICE
4 SERVINGS
White Rice
1 cup white rice
Water
2 cups water
Lime
1 whole lime
zested and juiced
Green Onion
3 whole green onion
thinly sliced, divided
GOCHUJANG SAUCE
Fresh Ginger
1 tbsp fresh ginger
grated
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
Brown Sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
Gochujang
1 tbsp gochujang
Rice Vinegar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Sesame Oil
2 tbsp sesame oil
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Corn Starch
1 tbsp corn starch
TOFU
Extra Firm Tofu
14 oz extra firm tofu
pressed
Corn Starch
1 tbsp corn starch
GARNISH
Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions
RICE
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Combine white rice and water in a pan, bring to a boil.
2
Cover, reduce heat and simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
3
When ready to serve, mix in lime juice, lime zest, and half of the green onions.
GOCHUJANG SAUCE
4
In a saucepan, combine low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
5
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon corn starch and 2 tablespoons water, then stir it into the saucepan.
6
Bring sauce to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until thickened. Set aside half of the sauce for serving.
TOFU
7
Cut pressed tofu into squares and toss with 1 tablespoon corn starch.
8
Heat oil in a skillet, add tofu, and cook until all sides are lightly browned.
9
Pour half of the gochujang sauce into the skillet, stirring gently to coat the tofu. Cook on low until the sauce caramelizes.
ASSEMBLY
10
Divide rice among 4 bowls, top with tofu, and sprinkle sesame seeds and remaining green onions.
11
Serve with the rest of the gochujang sauce on the side.
Health Info
Macros
70g
CARBS
17g
FAT
23g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
SOYBEANS
WHEAT
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