Vermillion Annatto Tofu & Rice Bowl
This brightly seasoned filling & flavorful restaurant-style Vermillion Annatto Tofu & Rice Bowl is the absolute BEST. It's quick and easy to make, customizable with any of your favorite mix-ins, and so irresistibly delicious. The deep dreamy distinctive yellow color and unique flavor to this simple rice dish is made from our Suncore Foods® Organic Vermillion Annatto Supercolor Powder. Adding some extra color to your food is a delicious way to bring a little more magic to your everyday; and now, you can start do it with your rice bowl! The result is a mouthwatering yummy presentation.
Ingredients
Rice:
1 cup dry white rice
1 tbsp sesame oil
Pinch of Suncore Foods® Rose Salt
1 tbsp Suncore Foods® Vermillion Annatto Supercolor Powder
Tofu:
1 16 oz. package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp Suncore Foods® Rose Salt
2 tsp Suncore Foods® Vermillion Annatto Supercolor Powder
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 head of broccoli, diced
For garnish: thinly sliced carrot, scallions and sesame seeds
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
2. Toss diced tofu in sesame oil, then toss in cornstarch, salt and annatto powder. Transfer to baking sheet along with diced broccoli and bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy and browned.
3. Meanwhile, bring slightly more than two cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan.
4. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Heat a separate saucepan to medium. Add the sesame oil, rice, salt and annatto powder and stir well. Add the two cups of boiling water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat, but keep the pot covered.
5. Serve tofu and broccoli over rice and garnish with thinly sliced scallions, carrots, sesame seeds (and optional hot sauce).