Chinese BBQ Char Siu Rice
Ingredients
Chili sauce
- 4-5 red jalapenos
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 slice ginger
- dash of salt
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 oz)
- oil (for frying)
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)
Preparation
Blend the chili sauce ingredients until well combined, taste and add more salt if needed, then refrigerate until ready to use
In a heated pot with sesame oil, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant
Add rinsed Jasmine rice and stir continuously
Add water and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes
Turn off heat, cover, and let rest for 15-20 minutes, and prepare the tofu while waiting
Drain the firm tofu well and cut into 3 long logs
Shallow pan fry the tofu in oil until golden brown
Mix the char siu sauce ingredients until well combined
Pour the char siu sauce into a pan and bring to a boil, then simmer until it thickens slightly
Slowly add the fried tofu to the sauce and coat well until the sauce becomes stickier
Turn off heat and cut the tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces
Use a fork to fluff the rice when ready
Serve the flavored rice with the BBQ tofu and chili sauce to taste
