Crispy Tofu Broccoli Sesame Bowls

Crisp tofu with savory sesame broccoli and fluffy rice. Leave tofu cubes alone long enough to form a crust before turning.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Crisp tofu with savory sesame broccoli and fluffy rice.
• Leave tofu cubes alone long enough to form a crust before turning.
• Makes 2 servings with measured ingredients and clear timing.

What you’ll need

Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.

• 14 oz firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 3/4 cup rice
• 3 cups broccoli, florets
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Let’s make it

1. 01

   Press tofu between clean towels while rice cooks

   Press tofu between clean towels while rice cooks. Boil rice with measured water, cover and simmer low 15 minutes, then rest 5 minutes.

2. 02

   Pat tofu dry and toss with cornstarch

   Pat tofu dry and toss with cornstarch. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet and brown tofu on several sides for 10–12 minutes.

3. 03

   Transfer tofu to a plate

   Transfer tofu to a plate. Add broccoli and a splash of water to the skillet; cover 4 minutes, then uncover and cook 2 minutes.

4. 04

   Bring it together

   Return tofu, toss with soy sauce and sesame oil, and spoon over rice.

5. 05

   Finish and serve

   Taste and finish with the measured salt and black pepper; use less salt if a prepared sauce is already salty.

Make It Even Better

Leave tofu cubes alone long enough to form a crust before turning.

Make it your own

Use cauliflower instead of broccoli, steaming until tender.

What to serve with it

Divide the base evenly between bowls, then arrange the main ingredient and vegetables in separate sections. Spoon any cooking juices over the base just before serving.

Storage & reheating

Refrigerate in a shallow covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F throughout; keep any raw salad garnish separate.