Creamy Coconut Rice with Five Spice Tofu

Name: Creamy Coconut Rice with Five Spice Tofu
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 10 to 12 ounces (280 to 340g) super-firm tofu ((or extra-firm tofu) (Note 1)); 1 heaping teaspoon kosher salt; 1 heaping teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil such as avocado or grapeseed oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil; 1 bunch scallions (about 6), (sliced thinly (save dark greens for garnish)); 6 garlic cloves, (finely chopped); 1 ½ inch piece ginger, (minced or grated); 1 serrano or Fresno chile pepper, (finely chopped (Note 2)); 4 medium carrots (scrubbed and chopped (or 2 heaping cups / 300g small cauliflower florets) ); 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; ½ teaspoon white pepper ((Note 3)); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup (200g) medium-grain white rice ((e.g., Calrose or arborio rice)); 1 ½ cups (360 mL) vegetable broth; 1 (13.5-ounce / 400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk ((Note 4)); 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce ((tamari for GF)); 1 teaspoon agave nectar or maple syrup; 1 small or medium red (or orange or yellow) bell pepper, (thinly sliced); 2/3 cup (95g) roasted, salted peanuts, (roughly chopped (Note 5)); 1 big handful cilantro leaves and tender stems, (chopped); 1 medium lime, (zested and juiced)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

Indulge in the unique flavors and textures of this Creamy Coconut Rice with Five Spice Tofu. Well-balanced, hearty, and deliciously comforting, it’s sure to quickly become a new weeknight favorite.

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:29:56 GMT