Tangy Firm Tofu Bun Bowl
A tangy Vietnamese firm tofu bun bowl with cilantro and carrots, finished with chili and star anise, served with baguette.
Total time
55 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Vietnamese
vegetarian
Ingredients
1.5 lbfirm tofu
2cilantro
1 cupcarrots
4 servingsbaguette
2 tspchili
to tastestar anise
1 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper
Instructions
1
Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cube it, season, and roast over medium-high heat until well browned, about 7 minutes.
2
Add the carrots, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the chili and star anise for a final minute.
4
Warm the baguette separately.
5
Let the tofu simmer for about 19 minutes so the flavors meld.
6
Toss through the cilantro just before serving.
7
Serve hot over the baguette, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
357
Protein
29.5g
Fat
18.7g
Carbs
22g
Fiber
4.5g
Sodium
175mg
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