Meal Kit
Tofu Banh Mi-Inspired Rice Bowl
with Sriracha mayonnaise
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Eggs, Peanuts, Soy
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Vegetarian
- Gluten-Smart

Chef
Rachel Post
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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- 5.47 oz. Long Grain White Rice
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- 3 oz. Matchstick Carrots
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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- 2 Green Onions
- ½ oz. Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 2 tsp. Sriracha
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories850
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Carbohydrates96g
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Net Carbs88g
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Fat42g
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Protein28g
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Sodium1770mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Small Pot
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Plates
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Rice
Bring a small pot with rice and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in white portions of green onions (prepared in next step), 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. olive oil until combined. Cover and set aside.While rice cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Line a plate with paper towels.
Drain tofu in a colander/strainer and cut into 1" dice. Place tofu on towel-lined plate. Top with paper towels, then press gently but firmly to remove excess moisture.Trim cucumber and cut into 1/4" dice.Coarsely chop peanuts.Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
3 Cook the Tofu
Line another plate with a paper towel.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tsp. olive oil.Add tofu and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 6-8 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer tofu to towel-lined plate.While tofu cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Marinate the Vegetables
In a mixing bowl, combine vinegar, carrots, and cucumbers. Rest, 5 minutes.
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5 Make Sriracha Mayonnaise and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine Sriracha (to taste) and mayonnaise. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with tofu. Garnish with soy sauce, Sriracha mayonnaise (to taste), marinated vegetables, peanuts, and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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