Bol de poke con tofu al estilo General Tso

Ingredientes

• 2 cups cooked calrose rice
• 10 cherry tomatoes (cut in half or thirds)
• 2-3 small radishes (sliced thinly)
• 1 medium carrot (sliced thinly*)
• 1 Lebanese cucumber (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (thawed and drained)
• 1/2 cup pickled red onions
• 1 avocado (peeled, pitted and sliced*)
• 1/2 pound firm tofu (cubed)
• 2 tbsp tapioca starch ((or corn starch))
• 2-3 tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp tamari
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp Chinese five spice
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• Black and white sesame seeds

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook the rice (or other grain of your choice) according to instructions on package, or using your favorite method.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prep your vegetables, but wait until the very end to peel and slice the avocado, to avoid browning.

3. 3

   Next, cut the tofu into bite size cubes and place them into a medium sized bowl, along with the tapioca starch; toss until the tofu is completely and evenly coated.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and whisk vigorously until well combined.

5. 5

   Heat a few tablespoons of avocado oil in a large frying pan or wok set over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add the tofu cubes and fry until golden and crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the sauce to the pan and let it simmer until it's reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

7. 7

   You are now ready to assemble the poke bowls: Divide the rice (or any grain you chose to use) between 2 fairly large bowls. Arrange the prepped veggies around the bowl on top of the rice, and then spoon the General Tso's tofu right in the center.

8. 8

   Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve without delay!