Ingredients
- Main Ingredients:
Instructions
Prepare rice according to package directions.
Press the tofu for about 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean towel and place a heavy object on top. Once pressed, cut the tofu into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, toss the tofu cubes with soy sauce, then sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Ensure all the cubes are evenly coated.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Gently mix and set aside.
Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with tofu, avocado slices, and a scoop of mango salsa. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Rice bowls and similar dishes, such as poke bowls, have become increasingly popular over the last few years and it’s no mystery why. Apart from the fact they’re delicious and vibrant, they also give foodies a nutritious alternative to other quick and easy meals, like fast food.
This Salmon Poke Bowl with Sushi Rice is a testament to that, proving why such recipes are the talk of the town.
That’s the great thing about dishes such as this one. It doesn’t take much time to make at all, and even less if you’re repurposing leftover rice. Fruit and vegetable combos work incredibly well in rice bowls, allowing rice grains to soak up the flavors of their ingredients for a satisfying and refreshing taste.
See for yourself in this Black Rice Buddha Bowl. The combo of ingredients make it just as appealing to the eye as it is to the taste buds.
What makes a great rice bowl?
A rice bowl is what you make it, so if you’re looking for something creative, rich, and unique, you’ll have no problem achieving your goal. Putting together a great rice bowl boils down to preference, but there are plenty of ingredients that are commonly found in such dishes because of the delicious results they help to produce.
In a nutshell, you need four key components for a great rice bowl.
Grains: Choose a grain with both fragrance and texture, such as RiceSelect® Jasmati® Rice.
Vegetables and Fruits: Next, add your vegetables or fruits. There’s room to be creative here and prepare them however you want - grilled, roasted, or even uncooked.
Protein: Add some protein to your recipe to make it complete. Meat eaters can include chicken, pork, or beef, while vegetarians may prefer tofu, beans, or lentils.
Sauce or Garnish: A sauce or garnish will help to tie everything together and add moisture to your grains. You can use pretty much anything as a sauce or garnish, with teriyaki sauce being a firm favorite, but also soya or even just olive or avocado oil.
So, there you have it. Rice bowls allow you to mix and match in order to create the flavor combo that satisfies your cravings. Hungry for more ideas, check out the rest of our recipes.
