Bali Bowls with Peanut Tofu
Total Time
1 hour
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(73)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 14 ounces tofu (non gmo, organic and sprouted if possible- our use firm or extra firm)
- 1 large yam or sweet potato, cut into ¾ inch cubes
- drizzle of olive oil
- 3/4 cup uncooked black rice ( or other rice or grain- both optional)
- 3 thin slices ginger- cut across the grain, about the size of a quarter.
- 1 fat clove garlic
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (or sub almond butter!)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (roughly ½ an orange)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or GF Braggs Liquid Amino Acids (Note: Tamari will turn this unpleasantly dark)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, agave or sugar substitute
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( or a squirt of sriracha sauce)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 cups shredded cabbage ( or use a mandolin)
- 1-2 cups shredded carrots
- 1-2 cups shredded beets
- 1 cup sliced snap peas
- ½ cup thinly sliced radishes ( or watermelon radishes)
- 1 avocado
- fresh sunflower sprouts
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 F
Step 2
Blot dry, then cut the tofu into 2 inch squares or 2-3 inch long strips ( that are ¾ inch thick). Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Step 3
Cut the yam into ¾ inch cubes and place on the other side of the sheet pan ( or another pan). Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss and spread out.
Step 4
Make the peanut sauce, placing every thing in a blender, and blend until smooth. Reserve ½ of the peanut sauce for the bowls. Use the remaing to coat the tofu. Pour over tofu and brush tops and sides and lather them up. I like to leave a very generous amount on the top of each piece. Place in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes.
Step 5
Cook the rice like you would pasta – using this basmati rice method . See notes.
Step 6
Prep all your veggies. And FYI, these are just options for you, feel free to use what you like, adding or subtracting from the list.
Step 7
When the tofu is caramelized and the sweet potatoes are fork tender, assemble your bowls.
Step 8
Drizzle with the remaining peanut sauce. Or place the peanut sauce in a little dish on each bowl.
Step 9
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