Sesame-Ginger Tofu Bowls with Steamed Broccoli

Golden-seared tofu and bright steamed broccoli over rice, under a sesame-ginger dressing that pulls the whole bowl together. Mild, glossy and quietly satisfying.

Serves 230 minutes plant-basedveggiegentlelight

• ✓Tofu is a complete plant protein.
• ✓Broccoli is a source of vitamin C and fiber.
• ✓Made with tamari instead of soy sauce, so every ingredient is gluten-free.
• ✓Toasted sesame — seeds and oil — carries the dressing.

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Ingredients

• •1 block (14 oz / 400 g) firm tofu, pressed dry and cubed
• •1 small head broccoli, in florets
• •¾ cup / 150 g white rice
• •2 tbsp neutral oil
• •3 tbsp tamari
• •1 tbsp rice vinegar
• •2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• •1 tsp maple syrup
• •1 thumb ginger, grated
• •1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

1. Start the rice. Whisk the tamari, vinegar, sesame oil, maple and ginger into a dressing.
2. Pat the tofu cubes truly dry — dry tofu browns, wet tofu steams.
3. Sear the tofu in the neutral oil over medium-high, turning now and then, 8–10 minutes until golden on most sides.
4. Meanwhile steam the broccoli 4–5 minutes, until bright green and just tender.
5. Build the bowls: rice, broccoli, tofu. Spoon the dressing over everything and finish with sesame seeds.

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