Thai Bowl
One of Laughing Planet’s most popular, the Thai Bowl is full of grains, veggies, and a tasty peanut sauce. It is designed for either vegetarians or carnivores.Note: The recipe proceeds in several steps. Most of them can be done ahead of time. But it is best to read the recipe thoroughly, and then plan your approach.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups short-grain brown rice cooked
- 1½ cups broccoli florets steamed al dente or to preferred doneness
- 8 ounces green beans sautéed
- 12 ounces baked tofu or grilled chicken breast
- 12 ounces peanut sauce
- 2 cups cilantro-lime slaw
Sautéed green beans
- ½ pound green beans ends removed
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Baked tofu
- 1 pound tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup tamari
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
Cilantro-lime slaw
- ⅔ cup red cabbage shredded
- ⅔ cup Napa cabbage shredded
- ⅔ cup red cabbage shredded
- ⅔ cup carrots shredded
- ⅓ bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 scallions sliced thinly
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt to taste
Peanut sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¼ bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 stalk lemongrass fibrous outside layer removed and discarded, soaked, and minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sambal chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Sautéed green beans
- Heat sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add oil, then green beans and garlic. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
Baked tofu
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except tofu. Whisk together. Add tofu and gently mix. Place on baking pan and bake for about 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes to make sure it’s cooking evenly. You want tofu to brown and get slightly crispy crust.
Cilantro-lime slaw
- Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and toss to coat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Peanut sauce
- Combine all ingredients except peanut butter in blender until smooth. Add peanut butter and continue blending until smooth. Add more water, if needed, to thin out. Should pour out easily.
To assemble salad
- In each bowl, serve ¾ cup cooked brown rice. Top with 3 ounces (about ¼ cup) broccoli, followed by 2 ounces sautéed green beans, 3 ounces baked tofu or grilled chicken, then 6 tablespoons peanut sauce. Finish with ½ cup cilantro-lime slaw.
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