Vegan Fish Bowl with Crunchy Tofu, Lime & Chilli Salad

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Recipe Intro From eden.vegan

Craving the flavor and crunch of a fish bowl but living somewhere without access to the real thing? This Vegan Fish Bowl with Crunchy Tofu, Lime & Chilli Salad is your go-to dupe. Packed with colorful veggies, hearty rice, and a bold sesame-lime dressing, it’s fresh, spicy, and loaded with texture. Topped with crispy shallots, chili jam, and tamari almonds, this bowl hits all the right notes—minus the fish.

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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 20mins
Serves or Makes: 2 servings

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ingredients

Base:

  • 1 cup cooked and cooled brown rice
  • 1 cup slaw mix
  • 1 cup kale, washed and chopped
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 cup edamame (thawed if frozen)
  • 150 grams (about 5 ounces) raw tofu, chopped

ingredients

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger
  • Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime

ingredients

Toppings:

  • Chilli jam
  • Crispy shallots
  • Tamari almonds (or sliced almonds)
  • Avocado (optional)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    In a small jar, shake together sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and citrus juice until well combined.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine brown rice, slaw, kale, carrot, edamame, and chopped tofu. Toss everything together.

  • Step 3

    Drizzle with the sesame-lime dressing and toss again to coat.

  • Step 4

    Finish with crispy shallots, tamari almonds, a dollop of chili jam, and sliced avocado if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.