DinnerDish

Crispy Tofu Peanut Cabbage Bowls

Crisp tofu, cabbage, carrots, rice, scallions, and cilantro are drizzled with a peanut-lime sauce.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

14 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
4 cups green cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 tbsp neutral oil
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp grated ginger
2 scallions, sliced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Kosher salt

Instructions

Step 1

Brown the tofu in neutral oil until crisp on several sides.

Step 2

Whisk the peanut butter, lime juice, tamari, maple syrup, ginger, and a splash of water until smooth.

Step 3

Toss the cabbage and carrots with a pinch of salt.

Step 4

Divide the rice among bowls and top with cabbage, carrots, and tofu.

Step 5

Drizzle with peanut sauce and garnish with scallions and cilantro.

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Servings

4

Timing

45 min

Meal type

Dinner

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeVeganVegetarian