Ingredients
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For the quick pickles:
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1 daikon radish, peeled and julienned
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the tofu marinade:
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the spicy mayo:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon fish sauce
For the bowl:
- 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
- Soy sauce and extra lime juice for serving
Instructions
For the quick pickles:
- Pack vegetables into a pint-sized jar. In a small saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil, stirring until dissolved.
- Pour liquid over vegetables, leaving 1/2 inch space at the top. Gently tap the jar to remove any air bubbles. Securely screw lid onto jar.
- Let jar cool to room temperature and then store in refrigerator, letting them pickle for at least 48 hours before using.
For the tofu marinade:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar and garlic until combined.
For the spicy mayo:
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice and fish sauce until smooth and creamy.
For the bowl:
- Cut tofu into eight even rectangle slices. Add to marinade and let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place marinaded tofu onto baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
- Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to package directions.
- In a non-stick pan add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add baked tofu slices in two batches (to avoid crowding the pan) and let cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until golden-brown.
- Divide quinoa evenly between bowls. Top with tofu, pickled vegetables, cilantro, peanuts and cucumber. Finish off with a squeeze of lime juice, a splash of soy sauce and drizzle spicy mayo over top.