Description
This Honey & Soy Tofu Poke Bowl combines crispy glazed tofu with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and fluffy rice for a perfectly balanced, nourishing meal. The sweet-salty honey-soy sauce caramelizes beautifully on the tofu, making every bite flavorful, vibrant, and satisfying.
Ingredients
14 oz firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp oil (for frying)
2 cups cooked jasmine or sushi rice
1 avocado, sliced
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked, shelled edamame
1/2 cup shredded carrot
2 scallions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Optional toppings: pickled ginger, seaweed salad, sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Press and Prep Tofu: Press tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes and coat with cornstarch.
- Crisp the Tofu: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the Glaze: In the same pan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Coat the Tofu: Return tofu to the pan and toss until fully coated and caramelized.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked rice between bowls. Top with glazed tofu, avocado, cucumber, edamame, shredded carrots, and scallions.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and drizzle extra glaze or sriracha mayo on top. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Pressing tofu well ensures a crispy texture.
Bake tofu at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes as an alternative to frying.
For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and plant-based mayo.
Customize with your favorite toppings like red cabbage, mango, or chili oil.
Keep tofu and veggies separate until serving for best texture when meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
