Chinese BBQ Rice with Tofu
Ingredients
Chili sauce
- 4-5 red jalapenos
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 slice ginger
- dash of salt
- lime juice (optional)
Char siu sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons water
- dash of berry powder (optional)
Flavored rice
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups water
Bbq tofu
- 1 pack firm tofu (16 ounces)
- oil (for frying)
Preparation
Chili sauce
Blend the ingredients until well combined.
Taste and add more salt if needed.
Add lime juice for extra flavor if desired.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Flavored rice
Heat a pot with sesame oil.
Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
Add Jasmine rice and stir continuously.
Add water and salt, then bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes.
Turn off heat, cover, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the tofu while the rice is resting.
Fluff the rice with a fork when ready.
Bbq tofu
Drain and cut the tofu into 3 long logs.
Shallow pan fry until golden brown with oil.
Mix the Char Siu sauce ingredients together until well combined.
Pour the sauce into a pan and bring to a boil.
Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the tofu to the sauce and coat well.
Continue simmering until the sauce becomes sticky.
Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces before serving.
Assembly
Serve the flavored rice with the BBQ tofu and chili sauce to taste.
