The following makes enough for two large servings.
Ingredients:
2 - 8oz microwave pouches of basmati or jasmine rice, white or brown (or make your own from scratch, use left over or frozen rice).
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
1 cup of sliced cucumbers (I like the organic mini cucumbers that have no seeds)
1 cup of frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 block of extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
3 cups of thinly sliced purple cabbage
1 perfectly ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Sushi ginger (I used The Ginger People Organic Sushi Ginger), do NOT omit this - this brought the whole recipe to another level!
1 - 2 Tbl black or white sesame seeds, for garnish
2 sheets of nori, optional (omit if you don't like nori, I do not care for it)
chopped dry roasted peanuts, optional
Aioli Sauce
3 Tbl vegan mayo (I like Follow Your Heart) or regular mayo
1 Tbl hot sauce (I like Hank's)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp coconut aminos (OR tamari OR soy sauce)
1 Tbl honey (OR agave OR pure maple syrup)
Miso Vinaigrette
1 Tbl coconut aminos (OR tamari OR soy sauce)
1 Tbl pure maple syrup (OR agave OR honey)
2 Tbl rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbl avocado oil (OR olive oil)
1 Tbl white miso paste
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Tofu Marinade
2 Tbl coconut aminos (OR tamari OR soy sauce)
1 Tbl rice vinegar
1 Tbl white miso paste
1 Tbl maple syrup
1 tsp sesame oil
1 Tbl avocado oil (OR olive oil)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
Directions:
To make the sauces/marinades:
To simplify this process, I make all the sauces at one time. I line up three containers and then measure and add maple syrup to the first, then second, then third dish. I then do the same with the sesame oil, rice vinegar....you get the idea. The sauces are all very similar, so if you make them assembly line-style, you can do it more quickly. For the tofu marinade and miso vinaigrette you will need to use a fork to incorporate the miso into the other ingredients.
To make the tofu:
Press the tofu for around 15 minutes to remove excess liquid. Cut into bite sized cubes. Pour the marinade over the cut tofu and gently toss. Let tofu marinade for at least an hour. I make mine in the morning and let it marinade all day in the refrigerator until I roast it for dinner.
Preheat over to 400F
Evenly spread the marinated tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Roast marinated tofu for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and use a spatula to flip the tofu over. Roast for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
To assemble:
Pour miso vinaigrette over all the cooked rice. Stir to combine.
Evenly divide the dressed rice to each serving bowl. Top with cut veggies, roasted tofu, sliced avocado and thawed edamame. Evenly drizzle the aoili sauce over the top of each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts (if using). If you are using the nori sheets, you can either serve them whole on the side or crumble them over the top.
Enjoy this delicious meal!