Vegan Orange Sesame Tofu with Coconut Rice

Who wants some YUMMY orange tofu with creamy coconut rice? Sharing a new plant-based recipe for an EASY and HEALTHY dinner tonight (also perfect for busy weekday nights!). It is loaded with good and delicious ingredients and it comes together in no time (about 30 minutes). 

This orange sesame tofu is sweet in a decent way, spiced with curry and loaded with bell peppers and pineapple. The coconut rice is creamy and flavorful and so delicious, especially with the cashews, chopped pineapples and spring onions. 

The Recipe

Vegan orange sesame tofu with coconut rice

Ingredients

For the orange sesame tofu

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

1 garlic clove, grated

1 shallot, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ginger, grated

10 ounces / 284 g firm tofu, cubed

1 teaspoon turmeric lemongras paste (sub 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder)

2 teaspoons (lemon) curry powder

3 bell peppers, chopped

juice from 2 oranges

zest from 1 orange

2 tablespoons soy sauce (or more if you need)

1/2 cup / 90 g pineapple, chopped

2 tablespoons sesame, plus more to sprinkle ton top

For the coconut rice

1 cup / 180 g basmati rice

1 cup / 240 ml water

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml coconut milk (canned)

1/2 cup / 90 g pineapple, chopped

1/2 cup / 70 g cashews roasted 

1/4 cup / 20 g spring onions, chopped

salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium sized pan bring basmati rice, water and coconut milk to boil. Let simmer on low heat until rice has fully absorbed water and coconut milk. 

2. Meanwhile heat another pan and add the oil, garlic, onion, ginger , turmeric paste and curry. Sear for a few minutes and then add the tofu. Sear until the tofu is golden brown. Place the on a plate and put aside. Add the bell peppers to the pan and sear for about 15-20 minutes on medium to high heat until soft. Add the pineapple, orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce and sesame. Combine and add tofu. Sprinkle with more sesame.

3. Fluff the rice with a fork. Add chopped pineapples, cashews and spring onions. ENJOY!