Viral Tofu Salmon And Rice Bowl Recipe (But Make It Vegan)

Viral Tofu Salmon And Rice Bowl Recipe (But Make It Vegan)

This plant-based salmon and rice bowl is packed with fantastic flavors and nutritious ingredients

By and

(updated 3rd March 2023)

1 Minutes Read

Vegan tofu salmon and rice bowl on a table beside some nori sheets and chopsticks Tofu is the star of the show in this plant-based meal - Media Credit: plantbaes

This vegan take on the popular salmon and rice bowl dish is a perfect example of how food creators can inspire one another to make something delicious, nutritious, and, of course, completely plant-based.

This plant-based salmon and rice bowl is packed with fantastic flavors. Shredded tofu offers a great texture and works perfectly for this recipe. This might be our favorite way to eat tofu now!
Plant-based tofu salmon and rice bowl on a table beside some nori sheets and chopsticks
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Duration20 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Prep Time15 mins
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 500 g extra firm tofu
  • 1 large cucumber finely sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 8 radishes sliced
  • 4 tbsp toasted sesame seed
  • 2 spring onions finely diced
  • 4 tbsp pickled ginger
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 4 nori sheets each cut in 4
  • ½ lime juiced
Tofu salmon marinade:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 beetroot cooked
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 nori sheets
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  • Add all the tofu salmon marinade ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Using a cheese grater, shred the block of tofu. Add the tofu to a Tupperware, cover it with the marinade and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
  • Cook the tofu in a pan on medium heat for 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • To build a bowl, add ½ cup of rice, some tofu, cucumber, avocado, and radish. Top with toasted sesame seeds, finely diced spring onions, pickled ginger, vegan mayo and sriracha. Squeeze a little bit of lime on top.
  • You can use the nori sheets square to scoop up the delicious food or sprinkle it on top. Enjoy

This recipe was republished with the permission from plantbaes. Find the original recipe here.

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