Crispy Tofu & Rice with Lime-Ginger Drizzle
Ingredients
- 14 ouncesextra-firm tofu
- 1½ cupswhite or brown rice
- 3 cupswater
- ·salt
- 3 tablespoonsneutral oil
- 2lime
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 teaspoonhoney
- 3scallion
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds
Prep
- 01
Press extra-firm tofu between paper towels or a clean kitchen towel for 10-15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 03
Juice 2 limes.
- 04
Slice 3 scallions, separating white and green parts.
Method
- 01
Bring 3 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice, stir once, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes (or until water is absorbed). Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- 02
While rice cooks, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, carefully add tofu pieces in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the underside is golden and crispy. Flip gently and cook 3-4 minutes more until the other side is golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, minced ginger, soy sauce, and honey until combined.
- 04
Fluff rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with crispy tofu, drizzle with lime-ginger sauce, and scatter sliced scallions and sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For heat, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a tiny drizzle of sriracha into the lime-ginger sauce. For deeper warmth, add a small pinch of white pepper or ground Sichuan peppercorns.