The BEST Tofu Bulgogi Rice Bowl (Vegan)
The yummiest tofu bulgogi rice bowl, turning your favorite bulgogi vegan. Done in 25 minutes using pantry staples, this is your next go-to dinner recipe.
Ingredients
- 16 oz tofu (450 grams) firm or extra firm
- 1 Tablespoon cooking oil to fry the tofu
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 scallion white parts only (keep the green parts for garnish)
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce (optional; only for the color, can be substituted with regular soy sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon agave syrup sub with maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons applesauce (optional, or see notes for substitution)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to squeeze out any excess moisture. Then use your hands to crumble them to mimic the texture of minced meat.16 oz tofu
- Pan-fry the tofu on medium-high heat until golden brown and the edges turn darker brown crispy, about 8-10 minutes.You can also air fry the tofu at 200℃ for 8-10 minutes. If air frying, the edges of the tofu might stick together so break them apart once they're done.1 Tablespoon cooking oil
- Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients of the sauce together.3 garlic cloves, 2 scallion, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon agave syrup, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3 Tablespoons applesauce, 1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
- Once the tofu is done, add the sauce to the pan that already contains the tofu. Turn the heat down to medium and stir fry until the sauce reduces, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with the green parts of the scallion and more sesame seeds. Serve with brown rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For the applesauce, you can substitute them with half of an apple, cubed into small pieces. Microwave until soft, about 1-2 minutes. Then mash with a fork.
- Check out the post above for top tips, step-by-step photos, ingredient substitutions, serving suggestions, storage notes, FAQs, and other useful info!
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 787mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gCalcium: 231mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.