Sesame Pan-Seared Tofu Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 200 g g Firm tofu
• 3/4 cup cup Cooked rice
• 1.5 tbsp tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp tsp Rice vinegar
• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1 tsp tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 tbsp tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 Scallion(optional)
• 1/2 tsp tsp Sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Press the tofu between paper towels for 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch.

2. 2

   Heat sesame oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and sear the tofu cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

3. 3

   Mix soy sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar; pour over the tofu and toss for 1 minute until glazed.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the cucumber and toss with a pinch of salt and a few drops of rice vinegar.

5. 5

   Serve the tofu over warm rice with the cucumber on the side, sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced scallion.