Sweet & Spicy Gangjeong Tofu Bowl

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 12.39 ounces

Ingredients

9 2/3 cups Tofu, Extra Firm, drained, pressed, cubed
2 tbsp Oil, Canola
4 tbsp Cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp Salt, Kosher
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Syrup, Agave, raw
2 tbsp Sauce, Gochujang
2 tbsp Vinegar, Rice Wine
3 tbsp Cilantro, fresh, chopped
3 cups Bok Choy, Baby, fresh
2 tbsp Oil, Canola
2 tbsp Salt, Kosher
1 tbsp Pepper, Black, table grind
3 cups Edamame, hulled, frozen
1 1/3 cups Vegan Mayonnaise
3 tsp Sugar, White, granulated
~ 1/3 cup Soy Sauce, Light Sodium
2 2/3 tbsp Sauce, Gochujang
6 cups Rice, Jasmine, cooked
3 cups Cabbage, Coleslaw Mix
12 tsp Cilantro, fresh, chopped
12 tbsp Vegan Kimchi

Preparation

1. In a large mixing bowl toss tofu and oil until well coated.
2. Whisk cornstarch and salt together- add in tofu and toss until evenly coated.
3. Heat oven to 400°F. On a parchment lined sheet pan place tofu cubes in a single layer without touching. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway, or until lightly browned and crispy. Hold hot for service.
4. Combine ketchup, agave, Gochujang, rice wine vinegar, and cilantro. Toss baked tofu in sauce to coat. Hold hot for service.
5. Heat oven to 400°F. Coat bok choy in oil, salt, and pepper and roast for 8-10minutes, or until slightly browned.
6. Place edamame in hotel pan and steam in steamer for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine vegan mayo, sugar, soy sauce, and Gochujang. Reserve dressing in cooler.
8. To assemble: In base of a bowl add 1/4 cup coleslaw mix, 1/4 cup edamame, and 1/2 cup rice. Top with 1/4 cup bok choy, 1 tablespoon kimchi, and 4 tofu cubes. Garnish with 2.5 tablespoons dressing and 1 teaspoon cilantro.

Nutrition information 

Calories: 168 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 0.6g Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrate: 22.5g Fiber: 1.6g Total Sugars: 3.7g Protein: 6.4g Sodium: 378mg

The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.