Rice Cooker Tofu Rice Bowl: A Delicious Meal Alternative
Rice Cooker Tofu Rice Bowl: A Delicious Meal Alternative
Rice Cooker Kimchi, Sweet Corn, and Tofu Rice Bowl
Enjoy a delightful and healthy meal by substituting traditional rice with flavorful tofu.
Ingredients- 120g well-fermented kimchi
- 100g sweet corn
- 100g firm tofu (avoid silken or soft tofu)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In your rice cooker, add 120g of chopped kimchi. Then, add 100g of tofu that has been mashed with a fork or spoon. Finally, add 100g of sweet corn separately. (Tip: Using firm tofu like that for pan-frying or stew is recommended for a better texture, rather than very soft types like silken or sundubu.)
Step 2
Next, season the ingredients. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of red pepper flakes and 1 Tbsp of sugar over the kimchi. Drizzle 1 Tbsp of soy sauce over the mashed tofu. Lastly, pour 1 Tbsp of sesame oil over all the ingredients in the rice cooker to enhance the flavor.
Step 3
To ensure the seasonings are well incorporated, it’s important to mix the kimchi and tofu separately. Gently mix the kimchi with its seasonings and the tofu with its soy sauce seasoning. This step allows each component to cook more thoroughly under the heat, resulting in a richer flavor.
Step 4
Now, set your rice cooker to the ‘Reheat’ or ‘Cook’ function and let it cook for 9 minutes for the first stage. This will warm up the ingredients and begin to meld the flavors.
Step 5
After the first heating cycle, open the rice cooker and gently combine all the ingredients – the kimchi, tofu, and sweet corn – together. Stir them gently to ensure they are well mixed.
Step 6
Once everything is mixed, sprinkle 30g of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper or some dried herbs on top of the cheese. (This step is optional.)
Step 7
Finally, use the ‘Reheat’ function on your rice cooker again for another 9 minutes. The cheese will melt beautifully, and all the flavors will harmonize perfectly. Enjoy your delicious Tofu Rice Bowl while it’s warm!
