peanut lemongrass bowl

2023-11-24

ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 8 ounces crispy tofu, diced
  • Lemongrass & Coconut Peanut Sauce (see recipe below)
  • Pickled Fresno peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 4 jammy eggs (soft-boiled eggs)

sauce

  • 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

directions

  • cook the brown rice according to the package instructions. set aside.
  • prepare the lemongrass & coconut peanut sauce: in a small bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and coconut milk. stir until well combined. set aside.
  • in a large bowl, assemble the peanut lemongrass bowl. start with a base of cooked brown rice.
  • add shredded cabbage, crispy tofu, and pickled fresno peppers to the bowl. arrange them in separate sections or mix them together, as desired.
  • add cooked edamame, fresh cilantro leaves, sliced radishes, and sunflower seeds to the bowl.
  • carefully peel the jammy eggs and place one on top of each bowl.
  • drizzle the lemongrass & coconut peanut sauce over the bowl or serve it on the side.
  • toss the ingredients together in the bowl, ensuring that the sauce coats everything evenly.

add additional toppings: - sliced avocado. - chopped scallions.