Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Box

Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu Rice Box

Lemongrass tofu packed with rice, cucumber, carrot, and herbs for a practical vegetarian lunch.

⏱ 40 min total🔪 20 min prep🔥 20 min cookEasyServes 4Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 20 oz firm tofu, pressed and sliced
  • 3 tbsp lemongrass, finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. 1Mix lemongrass, garlic, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  2. 2Coat the tofu and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Pan-fry tofu in remaining oil for 4 minutes per side until browned.
  4. 4Divide rice among four lunch containers.
  5. 5Add tofu, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro.
  6. 6Cool until no longer steaming before sealing.

💡 Press tofu thoroughly so it browns well and carries the lemongrass seasoning into lunch.

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