Noodle Buddha Bowl with caramelized Tofu and Broccoli
Ingredients (2 servings)
- ½ broccoli head
- 150 g whole grain rice noodles
- 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 250 g tofu, with brine
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion
- ½ red pepper
- as needed fresh coriander
- as needed fresh chives
- 2 tbsp corn kernels
- 50 g cashew nuts, optional
SAUCE
- 4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp sambal oelek
Instructions
- Remove broccoli florets from stalk.
- Prepare rice noodles according package instructions.
- Add tamari, juice of ½ lime, and sesame oil to noodles and mix well.
- Pat tofu dry and cut into cubes of about 2 cm.
- Heat coconut oil in a wok / pan and deep fry tofu cubes and remove from pan when crispy.
- Mix sauce ingredients.
- Peel, slice and roast onion until golden.
- Add sauce and let simmer for 1-2 min.
- Add tofu, turn down the heat and let simmer until sauce is soaked into the tofu.
- Bring water to the boil and steam broccoli florets with lid for about 4-5 minutes until firm to the bite.
- Cut paprika into strips.
- Chop cilantro and chives.
- Portion rice noodles into bowls and add tofu, broccoli florets, paprika and corn kernels.
- Garnish and serve with herbs and lime wedge.
- For a nutty taste, dry roast cashew nuts over medium heat until golden and add to the bowl.