Sesame tofu rice bowl

Let’s make it.

1. 01

   Step 1

   Cook rice with water following the packet. Pat tofu dry thoroughly with a clean towel.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Fry tofu 8–10 minutes, turning to brown several sides. Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger and 2 tablespoons water.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add the sauce to tofu and bubble for 1–2 minutes. Serve over rice with cucumber, sesame and lime juice.

Keeping the leftovers

Cool cooked rice quickly in a shallow container and refrigerate within 1 hour. Use within 24 hours and reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout.

Food safety references: cooking temperatures · cold storage · rice storage guidance.

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