Spicy Tofu Salad Bowl

Name: Spicy Tofu Salad Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 large bowl
Ingredients: 3 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 1 ½ teaspoons Korean chile pepper powder, or to taste; 1 teaspoon white sugar; ½ teaspoon toasted Asian sesame oil; 1 ½ cups steamed Japanese rice; ½ head of romaine lettuce (heart only), torn into bite-size pieces; ½ cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped; 1 (12 ounce) package tofu, sliced

Rating: 4.91 stars

11 Ratings
10 Reviews
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When it's too hot or when I don't feel like cooking, I'll make this quick healthy bowl. Sometimes I just eat it as a salad without rice and sometimes I mix a spoonful of the spicy paste with the steam rice and eat it.

By tamzie

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 large bowl

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix green onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, Korean red pepper powder, sugar, and sesame oil together in a bowl until evenly combined.

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Step 2

Place rice in a serving bowl. Toss lettuce and cucumber together and place onto rice. Arrange tofu over lettuce and cucumber. Drizzle sesame mixture over tofu to taste.

Cook's Note:

You cannot substitute Korean chili powder with any other chili pepper powders. It will be too spicy and it won't taste the same.

Silken or firm tofu can be used.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

198 calories; protein 10.4g 21% DV; carbohydrates 23.7g 8% DV; fat 7.2g 11% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 471.8mg 19% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (10)

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tamzie

06/12/2015

I am the submitter of this recipe. The amount of tofu is one package/box of tofu. I use a box of Mori-nu Tofu which is 12.3 oz. And I use half of romaine lettuce "heart," not the whole romaine lettuce itself. You can definitely use any lettuce you like, but still, I think 1/2 head of it will be too much for one serving, especially to make a rice bowl. I also noticed that you can't see the footnotes when you use your mobile app. I don't recommend to substitute the Korean chili powder with any other chili powders. It will be too spicy and alter the taste drastically. But if you must, make sure to add small amount at a time and taste it. Hope you enjoy! Read More

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11 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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tamzie

06/12/2015

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Thomas22

01/04/2018

This is so simple and delicious. The topping makes the dish. I roasted the sesame seeds and used sesame seed oil to char extra firm tofu. I also added fresh sliced mango with the cucumbers! Read More

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bill

06/11/2018

Delicious! minor changes... I did not have romaine but had cabbage so I chopped it and mixed with the cucumbers. It added a great crunch and worked well with other textures. I also seared the tofu in sesame oil and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Wonderfully light - great summer meal. Read More

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simplytrue

08/22/2015

I really, really liked this recipe. The sesame mixture is not only authentic, but makes this dish! I used exactly the ingredients listed. Most can be found at large grocery store chains or you can buy online. I have made this several times and have substituted brown sugar or honey for the white sugar with each substitute giving it a bit different flavor. I also used spinach and spring mix salad combo once with friends and they all loved it. If you want a crispy fried tofu, you can use firm/extra firm tofu drained very well and pat it very dry and fry in a nonstick pan till brown and crisp--about 3-5 minutes a side. You can't go wrong with it as written either so enjoy! Read More

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tylersmommy

09/16/2015

This recipe is fabulous! It is very easy to make. I don't make any changes to the sauce except I add the chili pepper powder a little at a time so it's not so spicy. When you eat a little bit of everything (vegetables, tofu, sauce and rice) all at once it is so incredibly delicious ! I'm hooked! I make this all the time for my husband and myself. Read More

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Buckwheat Queen

05/23/2017

Perfect for those days when it's too hot to cook but not too hot for spicy. I addd some rice vinegar to the dressing and added carrots and garbanzo beans. Read More

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wushugirl427

01/05/2017

Authentic and Delicious Read More

sweetpotato

06/20/2016

Excellent. If you can tolerate super hot food use fresh thai green chilies 4-6 instead of the korean red pepper Read More

DBMAMAZ

07/22/2020

My husband likes this a lot but I find it pretty boring. He has asked me to double the sauce next time (and i forgot because I only make it once a year!) I use rice noodles instead of rice, and this time I added some sliced purple daikon I'd gotten at the farmers market. And a regular lettuce mix. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Spicy Tofu Salad Bowl

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 198.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 21 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 11 %

saturated fat: 4 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 39 %

niacin equivalents: 29 %

vitamin b6: 12 %

vitamin c: 16 %

folate: 23 %

calcium: 32 %

iron: 69 %

magnesium: 17 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 19 %

thiamin: 21 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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tamzie

06/12/2015

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Thomas22

01/04/2018

This is so simple and delicious. The topping makes the dish. I roasted the sesame seeds and used sesame seed oil to char extra firm tofu. I also added fresh sliced mango with the cucumbers!

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bill

06/11/2018

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simplytrue

08/22/2015

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tylersmommy

09/16/2015

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Buckwheat Queen

05/23/2017

Perfect for those days when it's too hot to cook but not too hot for spicy. I addd some rice vinegar to the dressing and added carrots and garbanzo beans.

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wushugirl427

01/05/2017

Authentic and Delicious

sweetpotato

06/20/2016

Excellent. If you can tolerate super hot food use fresh thai green chilies 4-6 instead of the korean red pepper

DBMAMAZ

07/22/2020

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