Budget Tofu Rice Bowl

Steps

How to make it

Prep 6 min · Cook 10 min

1. Spoon cooked rice (1 bowl) into a serving bowl; cut tofu (1 block) into about 2 cm thick slices and press dry on both sides with paper towels. Chop scallion (1 stalk).
2. Heat olive oil (1 tsp) over medium heat in a skillet; lay tofu in a single layer and pan-fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp.
3. Drizzle soy sauce (2 tbsp) along the pan edge and swirl to coat tofu evenly; turn off heat and sprinkle white sesame seeds (1 tsp) and scallions.
4. Place tofu with a little sauce over the rice and serve.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

• Add a fried egg for extra fullness.
• Spread chilled rice or cooked noodles before cooking so they separate instead of clumping and take on sauce evenly.

Best fresh; tofu texture fades overnight.