Looking for new ways to incorporate tofu into your recipes? With our Miso Glazed Tofu Bowl, you'll enjoy a beautiful harmony of flavors, and nutritional balance thanks to the combination of rice, vegetables and tofu, which is a great source of vegetable protein.
Ingredients
- 1 package of firm tofu
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) of organic tamari soy sauce
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) white shiro miso paste
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) of maple syrup
- 15 mL (1 tbsp.) sesame oil
- 7.5 ml (½ tbsp.) finely chopped garlic
- 85 ml (⅓ cup) nutritional yeast
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) Simply Organic garlic powder
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) of corn starch divided
- 125 ml (½ cup) water or more, to taste
Preparation
1. Cut tofu into 2.5 cm (1 in.) cubes. Marinate tofu cubes in 30 ml (2 tbsp.) tamari soy sauce for 30 min (halve the amount or use a smaller amount). low-sodium sauce if you need to reduce salt intake).
2. Add nutritional yeast, garlic powder and 15 ml (1 tbsp) cornstarch. Stir with a spatula to coat the tofu.
3. Cook in a hot-air fryer for 12 min at 190°C. °C (375 °F), then turn over and cook for a further 8 to 10 min, until the tofu cubes are crisp. If a hot-air fryer is not available, roast in the oven for 20 to 25 min at 204°C (400°F). Be sure to turn the cubes halfway through cooking.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, 125 ml (½ cup) water, remaining cornstarch, tamari soy sauce and maple syrup.
5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the sesame oil. Add garlic to hot pan and cook for 30-45 sec.
6. Add the sauce mixture and simmer for 3 to 4 min, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
7. Add more water for a lighter consistency, if desired. The sauce should be fairly thick and viscous, but still runny.
8. In the same pan, add the crispy tofu, then stir to coat with sauce.
9. Serve on a bed of rice and vegetables.
Enjoy!
Recipe proposed in collaboration with Indigo