Sushi salad with tofu and brown rice

Delight in the exquisite flavors of a sushi salad featuring fresh tofu, nutty brown rice, and colorful veggies, all in one bowl.

Ingredients:

• Marinated Tofu & Brown Rice
• 12oz (350g) firm tofu, pressed dry between layers of paper towel and cut into 3/4-inch thick strips
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1½ cups short grain brown rice
• 2¾ cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• Ginger Wasabi Dressing
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 small English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup shelled frozen edamame, thawed and drained well
• 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 nori sheet, cut into thin strips

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, coat tofu with soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the rice by rinsing it in a fine-mesh strainer until the water is clear. Cook rice and water in a saucepan until simmering, then cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steam covered for 5 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce. Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice and allow it to cool.
3. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place tofu in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes, flip tofu, and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
4. To make the Ginger Wasabi dressing, blend rice vinegar, mayonnaise, peanut oil, soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, and ginger in a blender until smooth.
5. To put together the salad, divide rice among 6 serving bowls. Add tofu, cucumber, carrots, edamame, and avocado. Drizzle each bowl generously with dressing and top with sesame seeds and nori strips for garnish.

Summary:

• Calories: 2910 kcal
• Fat: 152 g
• Protein: 106 g
• Carbs: 299 g
• Potassium: 4091 mg
• Magnesium: 866 mg