SPICY VEGETABLE RICE BOWL

A Rice Bowl typically consists of an assortment of vegetables and proteins served over a bed of rice. Rice bowls are incredibly easy to make and offer a wholesome one-pot meal. The best part about rice bowls is that you can customize them to your liking.

In this recipe, I’ve prepared herb-infused rice with a creamy and spicy vegetable curry and grilled tofu.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:

For Herb Rice:

• 2 cups steamed rice
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp oil
• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• Salt to taste

For Vegetable Curry:

• 4 slices tofu (approximately 2″ x 1″)
• 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables (red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, baby corn, zucchini, broccoli)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk/water
• 1 tsp Schezwan sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. To prepare herb rice, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon oregano and 1 teaspoon chili flakes. Sauté for a couple of seconds.
2. Add steamed rice, salt, and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes. Tear some basil leaves and turn off the heat. Transfer rice to a bowl and set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add vegetables, salt, and black pepper powder.
4. Slide vegetables to one side and place tofu slices. Sprinkle some chili flakes.
5. Sauté vegetables and grill tofu from both sides. Transfer everything to a plate.
6. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon oil and sauté garlic.
7. Add all-purpose flour and sauté. Then add milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
8. Once thickening, add Schezwan sauce, oregano, chili flakes, and salt. Mix and cook briefly.
9. Add sautéed vegetables, mix, and cook for a couple of minutes. Turn off the heat.
10. Assemble herb rice, vegetable curry, and grilled tofu in a bowl. Garnish with basil leaves and enjoy.