Sticky Maple Ginger Tofu Noodle Bowl (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This Sticky Maple Ginger Tofu Rice Noodle Bowl with Steamed Broccoli makes for one comforting, nutritious and delicious gluten-free and vegan meal!
I don’t eat tofu very often, but when I do it must be TASTY. Enter this Sticky Maple Ginger Tofu bowl!
Maple Tofu
- Easy to make.
- Super rich and flavorful (it’s addictively tasty!).
- Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free.
This delicious meal hits all the marks when it comes to: taste, comfort, texture, filling factor, nutrition and beauty (yes, that counts!). . .
I find I prefer my tofu cooked in both the oven and on the stove-top in order to achieve that perfect crispy (and sticky!) exterior with a well-flavored chewy interior. I present you with that method, as well as the MOST delicious maple ginger sauce you could ever dream of. Throw in some rice noodles and steamed broccoli, and you have yourself an ever so satisfying meal! Enjoy . . .
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Maple Ginger Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz package extra firm tofu pressed, drained, cubed
- 2 tbs tapioca flour
- 3 tbs coconut oil
- 4 tbs maple syrup
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs ginger root grated
- 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbs sriracha sauce optional
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 14 oz package rice noodles cooked according to package directions
- 2 cup broccoli florets steamed
- optionally sesame seeds, for garnishing
Instructions
- Press package of tofu in a tofu press, or wrap in a tea towel and place a heavy object on top (book, canned food, etc.) and let sit for ten minutes to allow the brine to drain. Pat tofu to dry. Slice into 1/2-1″ cubes.
- In a large bowl combine pressed, drained and cubed tofu; and tapioca starch. Toss to coat.
- In a large oven-proof frying pan or cast iron skillet heat 3 tbs coconut oil over medium heat.
- Place coated tofu in one even layer in skillet and fry, turning a few times until all sides of tofu cubes are beginning to brown (about ten minutes).
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl combine maple syrup, coconut oil, grated ginger, vinegar, sriracha (optional), garlic powder, and ground ginger. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour maple ginger sauce over tofu; toss to coat.
- Place coated tofu in preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until sauce is sticky and bubbling.
- To serve, place cooked rice noodles in a bowl and top with maple ginger tofu, steamed broccoli, and sesame seeds (optional).
- Enjoy!
Among the reasons I became Vegan was to eliminate saturated fat and sugar from my diet. I haven’t yet made this but it looks delicious. I’ll just use olive oil, and half the syrup. I’ll let you know how it works out.
I would love to hear how it goes!
This recipe was a hit with my family, Initially the tofu came out way too sweet for my taste, though, so I did a few things to cut the sweetness. I doubled the apple cider vinegar, added juice of half a lemon and a generous splash of soy sauce. After all of that, it was still sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. I also made a 2nd batch of the sauce to mix with the noodles. My husband requested that I make this recipe again! I especially liked how the tofu came out crispy. Before trying this recipe, I did no know how to make tofu crispy (and I cook tofu often).
I’m so happy to hear you guys enjoyed it! 🙂