50min 4 ppl
Vegan Five-Spice Braised Tofu on Rice
36 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
36 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
400 kcalper person
Protein 15g
Carbs 58g
Fats 10g
About this dish
Firm tofu simmered in a dark five-spice vegetable broth until deeply seasoned, served over rice with sharp pickled mustard greens — the fully plant-based take on khao ka moo.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovescrushed6 clove
- Coriander rootcrushed3
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofupressed dry and cut into large cubes600 g
Tins & Jars
- Vegetable stock700 ml
- Pickled mustard greensdrained and sliced150 g
Dried Goods
- Palm sugargrated30 g
- Jasmine ricerinsed400 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Star anisewhole2
- Cinnamon Stick1 stick
- Five-spice powder0.5 tsp
- White pepper0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Dark soy sauce50 ml
- Light soy sauce40 ml
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Utensils
- Mortar and pestle
- Saucepan
- Slotted spoon
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Ladle
Method
1
Crush the garlic and coriander root together into a coarse paste using a mortar and pestle.
Approx. 6 minutes
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the garlic-coriander paste for 1 minute until fragrant.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, five-spice powder, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, palm sugar and vegetable stock, and bring to a simmer.
Approx. 5 minutes
4
Add the tofu cubes and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes so they absorb the broth's colour and flavour.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Meanwhile, rinse the rice, cover with water at a 1:1.5 ratio in a separate saucepan, bring to the boil, then cover and cook over the lowest heat for 15 minutes until tender.
Approx. 5 minutes
6
Lift the tofu out with a slotted spoon.
Approx. 4 minutes
7
Simmer the braising liquid uncovered for 3 minutes to reduce slightly, then stir in the white pepper.
Approx. 3 minutes
8
Spoon the rice into bowls, top with the tofu and pickled mustard greens, and ladle the reduced broth over the top.
Approx. 5 minutes
