Mooli Radish And Tofu Bibimbap Bowl

This Korean-inspired bowl is packed with veg, all brought together with a smoky and spicy sesame, miso and lime Gochujang sauce.

Substitute:

  • No quinoa? Use basmati rice or sushi rice. 
  • No mooli radish? Try with courgette. 
  • No gochujang sauce? Use any chilli paste instead. 

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

150 g Mooli radish

120 g Carrot

120 g Cucumbers

1 tbsp Sesame seeds

150 g Quinoa (cooked)

For the tofu:

150 g Firm tofu

3 tbsp Cornflour

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

For the dressing:

3 tbsp Gochunjang sauce

3 tbsp Miso paste

5 tbsp Sesame oil

3 tbsp Soy sauce

3 tbsp Maple syrup

1 tbsp Water

3 tsp Apple cider vinegar

2 Garlic cloves

4 tbsp Lime juice

For serving:

Spring onions (thinly sliced)

Recipe:

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to cut the mooli radish, cucumber and carrot into thin slices.
  2. Place all the dressing ingredients into a food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour ⅔ of the mix over the vegetables, add the sesame seeds and toss until well coated.
  3. Press dry the tofu and cut into 2cm thick cubes. Toss in cornflour, then place in a small mixing bowl and pour over the rest of the dressing. Toss well to coat.
  4. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the tofu and cook until golden on both sides and crispy. This should take about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked quinoa into your plates, then top with the bibimbap salad and the crispy tofu.
  6. Sprinkle with spring onions and serve.
Mooli radish and tofu bibimbap in a white bowl with chopsticks

How to store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Leftovers

Make stir-fried rice. Place a wok or frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add a dollop, the leftovers, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil and some cooked rice. Toss well and cook for 5-6 minutes, then serve. 

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