Honey Ginger Tofu Bowls

Crispy baked tofu glazed in honey ginger sauce over brown rice and roasted broccoli. If you are anything like me, you want dinner to feel special but not require a culinary degree — and this one totally delivers. Whether it is a busy Tuesday or a slow Sunday afternoon in Kansas City, this recipe is always a win.

Why You Will Love This

• Ready in about 40 minutes from start to finish
• Big bold flavors with simple pantry ingredients
• Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual entertaining
• Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day

Ingredients

• firm tofu
• honey
• fresh ginger
• soy sauce
• rice vinegar
• brown rice
• broccoli
• sesame seeds

How to Make It

1. Get all your ingredients prepped before you start.
2. Follow the recipe card below for exact amounts and timing.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning as you go.
4. Let it rest a couple minutes before serving.

What I Use in My Kitchen:

• Kikkoman Soy Sauce – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked
• Kadoya Pure Sesame Oil – a kitchen staple I always keep stocked

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Honey Ginger Tofu Bowls

Crispy tofu in a sticky honey ginger sauce over rice with vegetables. A satisfying meatless dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: asian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the tofu

• 14 oz firm tofu, cubed
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp oil

For the sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

For serving

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups steamed broccoli

Method

 

1. Press the tofu, cube it, and toss with cornstarch.
2. Pan-fry in oil until golden and crisp on all sides.
3. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Pour into the pan and simmer until it coats the tofu.
4. Divide the rice and broccoli among bowls.
5. Top with the glazed tofu and spoon over any extra sauce.

Notes

Pressing the tofu removes water so it crisps instead of steams. Serve right away while the coating is crisp.

Honey Ginger Tofu Bowls

Crispy tofu in a sticky honey ginger sauce over rice with vegetables. A satisfying meatless dinner.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the tofu

• 14 oz firm tofu, cubed
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp oil

For the sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

For serving

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups steamed broccoli

Method

 

1. Press the tofu, cube it, and toss with cornstarch.
2. Pan-fry in oil until golden and crisp on all sides.
3. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Pour into the pan and simmer until it coats the tofu.
4. Divide the rice and broccoli among bowls.
5. Top with the glazed tofu and spoon over any extra sauce.

Notes

Pressing the tofu removes water so it crisps instead of steams. Serve right away while the coating is crisp.