Nutritious Mapo Tofu Rice with Cauliflower Rice
Healthy Diet Mapo Tofu Rice Topped with Stir-fried Cabbage and Mushrooms
Tofu is an essential part of a healthy diet! This recipe makes a lighter version of Mapo Tofu Rice using cauliflower rice and plenty of vegetables like cabbage and shiitake mushrooms. It’s packed with fiber, low in calories, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1/2 bowl of mixed grain rice (warmed)
- 100g cauliflower rice (thawed if frozen)
- 90g fresh cabbage (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 shiitake mushrooms (sliced thinly)
- 5cm green onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 onion (sliced)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 block firm or silken tofu (cut into 1cm cubes)
- Pinch of salt
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 tsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 tsp red chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms about 0.5cm thick. Cut the fresh cabbage into bite-sized pieces and the onion into roughly 1.5cm square pieces. Slicing the vegetables this way ensures a pleasant texture and allows them to absorb the sauce well.
Step 2
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the finely chopped green onions. Sauté until fragrant to create a flavorful green onion oil. This step significantly enhances the dish’s aroma and taste.
Step 3
Once the aroma of green onion fills the pan, add the sliced onions. Stir-fry until they become translucent. Cooking the onions until they are sweet brings out their natural sweetness, which balances the overall flavor of the dish. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 4
When the onions are about halfway cooked and starting to smell sweet, add the cabbage. Continue to stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly softened but still has a pleasant crispness. This maintains a good texture in the final dish.
Step 5
Once the onions and cabbage are nicely softened, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry for another minute until the mushrooms release their aroma. The chewy texture and deep flavor of the shiitake mushrooms will make the dish even more satisfying.
Step 6
Now it’s time for the delicious seasoning! Combine 1 Tbsp water, 1 tsp cooking wine, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp soybean paste, 1 tsp red chili paste, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir everything together and then add it to the vegetables in the pan. Stir-fry for about 1 more minute until the sauce coats the vegetables beautifully. Your flavorful stir-fried cabbage and mushroom mixture is ready!
Step 7
In a rice bowl, combine the warmed mixed grain rice and the cauliflower rice, mixing them well. Gently place the cubed tofu on top of the rice mixture and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the tofu. The combination of the mild tofu and the flavorful rice base is delightful.
Step 8
Finally, generously top the tofu and rice with the prepared stir-fried cabbage and mushroom mixture. Your healthy and delicious diet Mapo Tofu Rice is complete! Enjoy a satisfying spoonful.
