Description
A vibrant and healthy dish featuring crispy soy tofu served over a refreshing salad and turmeric rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu
- 2 cups rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, spinach)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3–4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley) (optional)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess water, ideally for about 20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and marinate in soy sauce or tamari for approximately 30 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions, adding turmeric to the water for both color and flavor.
- While the rice cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the marinated tofu cubes until golden and crispy, about 8–10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Serve crispy tofu over the salad alongside a generous scoop of turmeric rice.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure the oil is hot before adding tofu. Consider tossing tofu in cornstarch before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg