General Tso's Tofu Poke Bowl

This General Tso's Tofu Poke Bowl is so good, it's way more than just food: it's an experience! It's generous pieces of crispy tofu drenched in a perfectly balanced zesty, sweet and sour sauce, sitting over loads of fresh, crispy vegetables and soft, almost creamy calrose rice.

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the rice (or other grain of your choice) according to instructions on package, or using your favorite method.
2. 2Meanwhile, prep your vegetables, but wait until the very end to peel and slice the avocado, to avoid browning.
3. 3Next, 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. 4In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce and whisk vigorously until well combined.
5. 5Heat 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. 6Add the sauce to the pan and let it simmer until it's reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
7. 7You 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. 8Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and serve without delay!