Tropical Tofu Mango Bowl
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Transport your taste buds to a ropical paradise with our Tropical Tofu Mango bowl.
Peanut Tofy
- 350 grams Tofu extra firm cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- 1/2 tbsp Pepper
- Salt to taste
Sauce For Tofu
- 2 tbsp Tamari/Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
Tomatoes
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic Powder
Noodles
- 100 grams Udon Noodles cooked al dente
Mango Basil Sauce
- 1 Alphonso/Kesar Mango peeled and pureed
- 1 Green Chili
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- Lemon Juice
- 1 1/2 cup Basil Leaves
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Garlic Pods grated
Assembling
- 40 grams Yellow Pepper julienned
- 40 grams Red Pepper julienned
- Chili Flakes
- Lemon Wedges
- Freash Coriander
- Black Sesame Seeds roasted
Prepare the Peanut Tofu
1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Toss tofu cubes with cornflour, pepper, and salt.
3. Spread the tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
Make the Tofu Sauce:,
1. In a bowl, whisk together tamari/soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, peanut butter, and garlic powder.
2. Toss the baked tofu in the sauce until evenly coated.
Roast the Tomatoes:
1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Prepare the Mango Basil Sauce:
1. In a blender, combine mango puree, green chili, sea salt, lemon juice, basil leaves, olive oil, and grated garlic.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Tropical Tofu Mango Bowl:
1. In a bowl, place a portion of udon noodles.
2. Top with peanut tofu, roasted cherry tomatoes, yellow and red peppers.
3. Drizzle with mango basil sauce.
4. Garnish with chili flakes, lemon wedges, fresh coriander, and roasted black sesame seeds.