Tofu Jammy Egg Breakfast Bowl (Printable version)

A nourishing Asian-inspired breakfast bowl with crispy seasoned tofu, soft-boiled jammy eggs, fresh vegetables, and tangy ginger scallion sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tofu & Eggs

01 - 7 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Rice

07 - 1 cup cooked jasmine or short-grain rice, warm

→ Greens

08 - 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
09 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned

→ Ginger Scallion Sauce

11 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
16 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
17 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Garnish

18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro or microgreens, optional

# Directions:

01 - Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently add eggs and cook for 6.5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and halve.
02 - In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, turning until golden and heated through. Transfer to a plate.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together scallions, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes until well combined.
05 - Divide warm rice between two bowls. Layer with greens, cucumber, carrot, seasoned tofu, and halved jammy egg on each bowl.
06 - Drizzle ginger scallion sauce generously over each bowl. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro or microgreens.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • A vibrant vegetarian main dish that is both healthy and satisfying.
  • Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes with simple Asian-inspired flavors.
  • Packed with 22g of protein per serving from tofu and eggs.
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate the tofu for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Ensure the eggs are gently added to already boiling water to time the 6.5-7 minute cook perfectly.
  • Whisk the sauce thoroughly to ensure the honey or maple syrup is fully incorporated with the ginger and vinegar.
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