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Winter Tao Bowl

Seasonal winter bowl made with purple sweet potato, black rice, black sesame-crusted tofu, and arugula.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Roasted purple sweet potato

  • 2 purple sweet potatoes
  • 4 medium shallots
  • 3 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp of ground cumin
  • 1 tsp of ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp of salt

Black Rice

  • 1/2 cup forbidden black rice
  • 1 1/4 cups of veggie broth or water
  • 1 tbsp of coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp of dry curry leaves
  • 1 tsp of dry Thai basil
  • Salt to taste

Black Sesame Crusted Tofu

Breading

  • 1/3 cup black sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup sourdough bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Batter

  • 1/3 cup rice flour
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup hemp or oat milk
  • 1 tbsp coco aminos

Tofu

  • 1 16 oz block extra firm tofu pressed for 15 minutes and

Almond Ginger Miso Sauce

  • 3 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tsp of jalapeƱo flakes
  • 1 tsp yellow miso paste
  • 1 tbsp of grated fresh ginger
  • 4 tbsp coco aminos
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar

Salad

  • 1 cup of arugula
  • 1/4 cup of edamame
  • 2 tbsps of green onion
  • 1 TBSp of chopped almonds

Serve with

  • Fresh herbs like Thai Basil leaves
  • Squeeze of lime
  • Radish Micro Greens

Instructions
 

  • Cut sweet potato into 1/2 inch chunks, place potatoes on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with seasonings, olive oil, sprinkle of salt, and mix together.
  • Set oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • Add rice, broth, and seasoning to a pot and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until done.
  • Combine breading ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add batter ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Cut the drained tofu into 1/4 inch slices, coat it with batter, and then the breading. Add to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Drizzle each side of the tofu with a bit of olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees, flip the tofu, and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the almond sauce. Add more tamari or water if it is too thick.
  • Prepare the plate by adding the rice, sweet potato, and salad. Mix together. Top with the tofu, almond sauce, radish micros, Thai basil, and lime.
  • Take a bite.
  • Overall aproximent cooking time is about 1 hour 40 minutes
Keyword black rice, purple sweet potato