TOFU WITH BROWN RICE | How to Cook Tofu | Vegan | Plant-Based

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a complete protein, while white rice is generally cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Rinse tofu and dry it with a paper towel, then cut it into pieces.

Spray oil in a pan over medium heat and gently set the tofu, cooking until golden brown for about 8-10 minutes.

Flip the tofu and cook another 8-10 minutes until both sides are golden brown.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add sesame oil.

Add chopped spring onion and garlic; stir for a few minutes, then add red bell pepper.

Add homemade sauce (water, soy sauce, brown sugar, red chili powder, honey, sesame oil) and stir until it reduces and thickens.

Add the tofu and mix everything well until the tofu absorbs the flavor of the sauce.

Add peanuts.

Serve with brown rice.

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