24min 4 ppl
Vegan Khao Man Tofu
39 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
39 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
400 kcalper person
Protein 16g
Carbs 60g
Fats 9g
About this dish
The plant-based khao man: silken tofu warmed through gingery vegetable stock, the same stock simmered into rice, and a sharp garlic-chilli dipping sauce to finish.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Soya
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic clovesdivided, crushed8 clove
- Gingersliced30 g
- Spring onionsdivided4
- Bird's Eye Chilliesfinely sliced3
- Coriandersmall bunch, chopped, for serving1
- Cucumbersliced, for serving1
Plant Proteins
- Silken tofucut into thick slices700 g
Dried Goods
- Jasmine ricerinsed400 g
- Palm sugargrated20 g
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable stock1.2 l
- Light soy saucedivided4 tbsp
- Dark soy saucefor the dipping sauce1 tbsp
- Rice vinegar2 tbsp
Utensils
- Large saucepan
- Saucepan
- Slotted spoon
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Mortar and pestle
Method
1
Bring the vegetable stock to a simmer in a large saucepan with half the garlic, the ginger and 2 spring onions.
Approx. 8 minutes
2
Strain 500ml of the stock into a separate saucepan, add the rinsed rice, and bring to the boil.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Cover and cook the rice over the lowest heat for 15 minutes until the stock is fully absorbed, then rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
Approx. 5 minutes
4
Meanwhile, lower the tofu slices into the remaining simmering stock and warm through gently for 4 minutes without letting it boil.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Lift the tofu onto a tray with a slotted spoon and cover loosely to keep warm.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Finely chop the remaining garlic and pound or mince it with the bird's eye chillies into a coarse paste.
Approx. 6 minutes
7
Stir the remaining light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar and palm sugar into the chilli-garlic paste to make the dipping sauce.
Approx. 4 minutes
8
Spoon the rice onto plates, top with the warmed tofu, and garnish with the remaining spring onion, coriander and cucumber. Serve the dipping sauce alongside.
Approx. 4 minutes
