Crushed Tofu Rice Bowl
Chef Baek’s Addictive Crushed Tofu Rice Bowl Recipe – Perfect for a Solo Meal!
Today, I tried making Chef Baek’s Crushed Tofu Rice Bowl. It’s a simple yet incredibly addictive recipe that’s perfect for enjoying a meal by yourself.
Main Ingredients- 1 block Firm Tofu
- 1/2 Green Onion
- 1 handful Dried Shrimp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the ingredients for the rice bowl. You’ll need one block of firm tofu, half a green onion thinly sliced, and about a handful of dried shrimp. If you don’t have dried shrimp, shrimp powder can also be used.
Step 2
Remove the tofu from its packaging. Using a knife, gently crush the tofu into chunks, or use a fork to mash it until it’s soft. It’s best to leave some small chunks for a better texture, rather than making it completely smooth.
Step 3
Preheat a pan over medium-low heat and add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Start by stir-frying the sliced green onions until they become fragrant. Once the aroma of the green onions is released, add the dried shrimp and stir-fry them well to enhance the flavor. Be careful not to burn the dried shrimp.
Step 4
Add the crushed tofu to the fragrant stir-fried green onions and dried shrimp and lightly sauté. At this stage, it’s important to add 1/4 tablespoon of sugar and stir-fry until the moisture from the tofu evaporates. This helps prevent the tofu from clumping and maintains a fluffy texture.
Step 5
Once the tofu is somewhat cooked, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce (Kanari) to season. You can use soy sauce or salt for seasoning, but Kanari fish sauce adds a wonderful umami flavor. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar for a touch of tanginess.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir-fry, allowing any remaining moisture in the tofu to evaporate until it becomes nicely crumbly. Once the tofu is cooked to a fluffy, non-clumpy consistency, Chef Baek’s Crushed Tofu Rice Bowl is complete! Spoon it generously over warm rice.
Step 7
You might wonder about the taste of a rice bowl with fish sauce and vinegar. Honestly, when I first tried it, I thought, ‘What is this flavor?’ But strangely, as you take a bite, then another, you’ll find yourself hooked by its subtly addictive taste! It’s quite surprising.
Step 8
This rice bowl is truly captivating. My son and I finished our bowls so quickly, and I found myself craving it again almost immediately. It’s a magical solo meal recipe, and thanks to Chef Baek’s reliable recipes, I could enjoy a delicious meal without any worries!