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Coconut Rice with Roast Courgette, Fennel, Crispy Tofu & Gomashio

The flavour here is incredible - Creamy coconut rice, roast veg and crispy tofu. Lovely Asian flavours and textures combine to make a very special dish.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
2-4 servings
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

For the coconut rice

  • 200 g basmati rice rinsed well
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 200 ml water
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes

For the roast veg

  • 2 courgettes sliced
  • 1 fennel sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt

To stir in

  • Big handful coriander
  • Big handhul mint

For the gomashio

  • 3 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • Pinch sea salt flakes

For the tofu

  • 1 block firm tofu sliced into large pieces
  • 1 tbsp veg oil
  • Pinch sea salt

For the sauce

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown rice miso
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1/2 lime juiced

Instructions

To make the rice

  • Rinse your rice, then add to a large pan along with the coconut milk and water
  • Simmer until the liquid is absorbed, then turn off the heat and pop a lid on the rice for 10 minutes.

To roast the veg

  • Transfer the veg to two baking trays and toss with the oil and salt.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then flip over and bake for a further 15 until crispy on the outside and tender in the middle.

To make the Gomashio

  • Dry toast the sesame seeds and salt in a pan until lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn. Set aside.

To cook the tofu

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Fry the tofu for a few mins on each side until brown and crispy, then transfer to a plate.

To make the sauce

  • Add the ingredients to a bowl or mason jar and mix well to combine.

To serve

  • To a large bowl, add the rice and half to the veg, mix through. Stir in the coriander and mint.
  • Spoon the coconut rice into bowls, top with the roast veg, crispy tofu, and all the garnishes. Drizzle with sauce.
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