Mushroom Tofu Rice Bowls
type: Recipe
headline: Mushroom Tofu Rice Bowls with a Simple Soy Sauce Glaze
description: Make vegetarian mushroom tofu rice bowls with firm tofu, button or cremini mushrooms, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and mushroom oyster sauce alternatives.
author: Chinese Food at Home
language: en
recipe cuisine: Chinese
recipe category: Main dish
keywords: vegetarian, tofu, rice-bowl, budget
recipe yield: 3 servings
prep time: PT15M
cook time: PT18M
total time: PT33M
recipe ingredient: tofu: 400 g / 14 oz firm tofu.
recipe ingredient: mushroom: 300 g / 10 oz.
recipe ingredient: garlic: 3 cloves.
recipe ingredient: ginger: 1 tsp grated (optional).
recipe ingredient: soy sauce: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or oyster sauce: 1 tbsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: cornstarch: 1 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp (optional).
recipe ingredient: green onion: 2 (optional).
recipe ingredient: neutral oil: 2 tbsp.
recipe ingredient: rice: Cooked rice, to serve.
recipe instructions: Dry and coat tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Pat tofu dry, cut into cubes, and toss lightly with cornstarch.
recipe instructions: Brown tofu
  type: HowToStep
  text: Cook tofu in oil until golden on several sides, then move it to a plate.
recipe instructions: Cook mushrooms
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until their moisture evaporates and the edges brown.
recipe instructions: Sauce and serve
  type: HowToStep
  text: Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mushroom oyster sauce if using, and a splash of water. Return tofu and serve over rice.
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about: Firm tofu
about: Mushrooms
about: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce
mentions: Cremini, chestnut, button, shiitake, or mixed mushrooms all work.
mentions: Firm or extra-firm tofu is easiest because it browns without breaking.
mentions: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is the best meat-free pantry upgrade for this bowl.
mentions: Use broccoli, bok choy, spinach, or cabbage with the mushrooms if you want more vegetables.
mentions: Use hoisin plus soy sauce if vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is unavailable.
mentions: Use cooked chicken or shrimp instead of tofu if you are not cooking vegetarian.
mentions: Firm tofu: Extra-firm tofu, Smoked tofu, Cooked chicken. Pat tofu dry and brown it before adding sauce. Soft tofu is too fragile for this skillet method.
mentions: Mushrooms: Button mushrooms, Cremini or chestnut mushrooms, Shiitake mushrooms. Cook mushrooms until their moisture evaporates; otherwise the sauce becomes watery.
mentions: Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce: Regular oyster sauce, Hoisin plus soy sauce, Extra soy sauce with sugar. Vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce is the most useful version when keeping the recipe meat-free.
suitable for diet: https://schema.org/VegetarianDiet

faq
type: FAQPage
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main entity: What mushrooms are best for tofu rice bowls?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Cremini, chestnut, button, shiitake, or mixed mushrooms all work. Brown them well for the best flavor.
main entity: Can I make mushroom tofu rice bowls vegan?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Yes. Use vegetarian mushroom oyster sauce or replace oyster sauce with soy sauce and a little hoisin.
main entity: How do I stop tofu from breaking?
  type: Question
  accepted answer: Answer
    text: Use firm or extra-firm tofu, pat it dry, and turn it gently only after each side has browned.

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