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Indonesian-inspired · Dinner

Sweet soy tofu with garlicky greens

Sweet soy tofu with garlicky greens brings together crisp tofu, sweet soy glaze, sautéed greens, and coconut rice in a colorful, weeknight-ready dinner.

About 35 minTotal
About 35 minActive
$Cost
EasyDifficulty
Makes 4 servings
Bowl of coconut jasmine rice, caramelized sweet‑soy glazed tofu cubes, sautéed lacinato kale with thin red bell pepper strips, and chopped peanuts sprinkled on top.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 4 servings

  • 2 packages (14 ounces each) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons kecap manis
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice according to package directions. Keep warm, fluffing or separating it before serving. Combine 3 tablespoons kecap manis, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 cloves garlic, grated into a smooth dressing or glaze.

  2. Pat 2 packages (14 ounces each) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed thoroughly dry, then season with half of 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high and cook the main ingredient until it is crisp and browned on at least two sides; transfer to a plate.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped and 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced. Cook until browned or crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes, then season with the remaining salt and pepper.

  4. Build four bowls with the prepared base, cooked vegetables, and main ingredient. Spoon over the sauce and finish Sweet soy tofu with garlicky greens with 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped.

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