Sticky Tofu Bibimbap with Kimchi & Sugar snaps

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Vegan 1/3 daily fibre 6 plants Low sat fat

Sticky Tofu Bibimbap with Kimchi & Sugar snaps

Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Korean
Food group: Vegan

We love the dynamic flavours of Korean cuisine. Our spin on bibimbap features fluffy brown rice, vibrant kimchi, sweet carrot and satisfying chunks of tamari-dressed tofu. Sugar snaps and creamy avocado slices add a pop of green.

Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Bring a medium saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a medium frying pan, a medium bowl, a sieve & a grater

Get the rice on

  • Add the rice to the saucepan and boil for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain

Prep the veg

  • Coarsely grate the carrot (peel optional). Thinly slice the half avocado. Thinly slice the spring onions

Cook the tofu

  • Drain the tofu, pat dry with paper towel and tear into bite-sized pieces
  • Add the cornflour and a pinch of salt to the medium bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat
  • Heat the medium frying pan with 1 tbsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the tofu and cook for 8-10 mins, turning regularly, until golden
  • Remove from the heat and add the Asian paste, gochujang and maple syrup. Toss to coat, remove from the pan and cover to keep warm

Last bits & plate up

  • Reheat the frying pan with 1 tsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the sugar snaps and cook for 4-5 mins, until softened and starting to char. Season with salt and pepper. Add the ginger & garlic paste and cook for another 1 min, then remove from the heat
  • Share the sticky tofu between bowls, with the rice, grated carrot, avocado and sugar snaps alongside. Top with the kimchi, sesame seeds and spring onion

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