Serves 3
For the Bang Bang Sauce:
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons sriracha
For the tofu bites:
1 tablespoon avocado oil (for cooking)
1 pound extra firm tofu, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup coconut aminos (or a mix of soy sauce and pure maple syrup)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil (optional)
For the Bowls:
1 batch of Asian cucumber salad (your favorite recipe)
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets
1 large ripe avocado, sliced
Prepare the Cucumber Salad:
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for your cucumber salad. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Cook the Rice:
Prepare the brown rice according to package instructions. Generally, 1 cup of dry rice yields about 3 cups of cooked rice.
Make the Bang Bang Sauce:
In a mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), sweet chili sauce, and sriracha until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook the Broccoli:
Steam, sauté, or roast the broccoli to your preference. If sautéing, heat 1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a nonstick skillet, add 1/4 cup of water, and cook until tender.
Prepare the tofu bites:
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos (or soy sauce and maple syrup), rice vinegar, minced garlic, sriracha, and sesame oil.
Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tofu and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and crisp on all sides.
Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, allowing it to come to a boil. Lower the heat if it evaporates too quickly, and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until the tofu is glazed.
Assemble the Bowls:
In two large bowls, layer the cooked brown rice, cucumber salad, sautéed broccoli, and avocado slices.
Top with the crispy tofu bites and drizzle generously with the Bang Bang Sauce. For added flavor, you can drizzle some coconut aminos or teriyaki sauce over the top.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.