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Norwegian Tofu Bowl With Crispy Fried Onions Sq

Norwegian Tofu Bowl With Crispy Fried Onions

This rather delicious creation is tofu marinated in a tangy ginger and soy sauce dressing, on a bed of quinoa, sweet mango and creamy avocado. This delicious vegan sushi-style lunch bowl is topped with moreish crispy fried onions and can be whipped up in no time at all. It’s perfect for meal prepping and making in bulk.
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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Norwegian, Swiss
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves: 3
Calories: 551kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
 
 

For the marinade/dressing:

  • 60 ml rice vinegar
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 10 g miso
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (finely grated)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp dried chilli flakes

For the crispy fried onions:

  • 1 small onion (sliced)
  • 100 ml aquafaba (the liquid from a tin of chickpeas)
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper (freshly ground)
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Other ingredients:

  • 280 g firm tofu
  • 100 g quinoa
  • 1 mango (ripe)
  • 1 large avocado (ripe)
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Deep Fat Fryer

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the marinade ingredients together in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
    60 ml rice vinegar, 60 ml soy sauce, 2 tsp maple syrup, 10 g miso, 1 tsp fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • Chop the tofu into small cubes (approx 1-2cm cubed), spread out in a dish and pour over the marinade. Leave for around 15 minutes whilst you prep the other parts of the bowl, stirring half way through.
    280 g firm tofu
  • Rinse the quinoa and simmer in boiling water for 15 minutes until cooked.
    100 g quinoa
  • Whilst the quinoa is cooking, prep the onions. Mix together the flour, salt and pepper and put in a dish. Place the aquafaba in a separate dish.
    100 g plain flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 100 ml aquafaba
  • Dip the onion slices first in the aquafaba and then in the flour mix, fully coating them before setting them aside.
    1 small onion
  • Turn on your deep fat fryer or put a saucepan on the hob with around 2 inches of vegetable oil in to heat up.
    vegetable oil
  • Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully place the prepped onions in the hot oil and fry for around 5 minutes until golden. You may like to do this in batches.
  • Once fried, place the onions on some kitchen towel or a napkin to soak up some of the oil.
  • Dish up by placing quinoa, mango and avocado in your serving bowls. Add the tofu and then drizzle the remaining marinade over the quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
    1 mango, 1 large avocado, 2 tsp sesame seeds

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Notes

Recipe inspired by:  Norway / Geneva, Switzerland
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use. The allergen information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use. Nutritional values are estimated and exclude any optional extras.
Prep time excludes any inactive time.
We highly recommend you use the metric and 1x options on this recipe card for the best results. Please note that this recipe has not been tested using US measurements or increasing ingredient quantities to 2x or 3x, therefore results may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2049mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g | Net Carbohydrates: 64g
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