Description
These Teriyaki Tofu Bowls with Kimchi Mayo are a flavorful, plant-based meal featuring crispy tofu, a homemade teriyaki sauce, rice, crunchy slaw, and a tangy kimchi mayo. A vibrant, satisfying bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola oil)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1–2 cups shredded green cabbage or slaw mix
- Green onions, for topping
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped kimchi
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
Instructions
- Drain the tofu and press out excess moisture using a clean towel or tofu press.
- Cut tofu into cubes and toss with cornstarch to coat.
- Heat neutral oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and pan-fry until all sides are golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened to desired consistency. Remove from heat.
- Mix mayonnaise and chopped kimchi together in a small bowl to make the kimchi mayo. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked rice, crispy tofu, slaw or cabbage, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Drizzle with teriyaki sauce and top with a generous spoonful of kimchi mayo.
Notes
- Use store-bought teriyaki sauce to save time.
- Kimchi mayo can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Use pre-shredded slaw mix for extra convenience.
- Air-fry or bake the tofu instead of pan-frying for a lower-fat option.
- Substitute brown rice or quinoa for white rice if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
