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    Tofucado Rice Bowl

    Published: May 9, 2024 · Modified: Jun 16, 2026 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Enjoy the goodness of a quick and easy, high-protein, plant-based meal with this Tofucado Rice Bowl. Full of flavour and texture, this dish offers a combination of crispy tofu, avocado, and veggies, perfect for those seeking a nutritious, fuss-free option.

    Tofucado Rice Bowl recipe sitting in a white bowl on wooden bench top

    This has got to be my number 1 fixation meal. When I first made this 2 - 3 years ago I became sooo obsessed I ate it every day for months. It's just so quick to whip up, and because its high protein it's filling too. Just the perfect meal.

    This is the plant based version of my Tunacado Rice Bowl , probably one of my most popular recipes! This fish free option is perfect for those who don't like tuna but still want a high protein, easy lunch or dinner.

    If you love the idea of shredded tofu mixed with avo, you'll also love this Shredded Tofu and Avocado Bagel.

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    • Why you need to make this Tofucado Rice Bowl
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Storage
    • Related
    • Watch how I make this Tofucado Rice Bowl
    • Tofucado Rice Bowl
    • Food safety
    the Tofucado Rice mixture is being scooped up with seaweed using chopsticks

    Why you need to make this Tofucado Rice Bowl

    Quick and Easy: This Tofucado Rice Bowl is perfect for those days when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

    Nutritious and Filling: Packed with protein from tofu, healthy fats from avocado, and plenty of veggies, this rice bowl is not only delicious but also nutritious and satisfying.

    Customizable: Feel free to add your favourite toppings or adjust the flavours to suit your taste buds. Whether you prefer extra chilli heat or a burst of freshness from more veggies, this recipe is adaptable to your preferences.

    Ingredients

    Here's everything you need to make this Tofucado Rice Bowl

    ingredients sitting on a baking tray
    • Tofu (extra firm): Finely grated and fried until crispy, tofu adds a satisfying texture and plant-based protein to the dish.
    • Avocado: Creamy and delicious, avocado adds richness and healthy fats to the Tofucado mixture, creating a smooth and flavourful base.
    • Soy sauce: Adds a savoury umami flavour to both the crispy tofu and the Tofucado mixture, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
    • Carrot: Finely grated carrot adds a pop of colour and a subtle sweetness to the Tofucado mixture, balancing out the savoury flavours.
    • Spring onion: Finely sliced spring onion adds a fresh and aromatic flavour to the Tofucado mixture, complementing the other ingredients perfectly.
    • Mayonnaise: Adds creaminess and richness to the Tofucado mixture, binding everything together and adding depth of flavour.
    • Crispy chilli oil: Adds a spicy kick and a crunchy texture to the Tofucado mixture, elevating the dish with a burst of heat.
    • Cucumber: Finely diced cucumber adds a refreshing crunch and a hint of freshness to the finished rice bowl.
    • Roasted seaweed: Served on the side, roasted seaweed adds a savoury flavour and a satisfying crunch to each bite of the Tofucado Rice Bowl.
    • Oil: Used for frying the tofu, oil adds a crispy texture and helps to prevent sticking to the pan.
    • Cooked white rice: Serves as the base of the rice bowl, providing a comforting and filling foundation for the flavourful toppings.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    mixing soy sauce in with grated tofu in frying pan

    Fry the grated tofu in the oil and soy sauce until golden and crispy

    avocado, spring onion, carrot, mayo, chilli oil and soy sauce sitting in a bowl before mixing together

    Mix the tofu with the avocado, spring onion, carrot, mayo, chilli oil and more soy sauce

    Tofucado mixture is scooped into bowl with a side of rice

    Scoop into a bowl with the rice

    the Tofucado Rice mixture is being scooped up with seaweed using chopsticks

    Enjoy with the roasted seaweed

    Crispy Tofu: Make sure to fry the tofu until it's golden brown and crispy to achieve the perfect texture for your Tofucado Rice Bowl.

    Substitutions

    1. Tofu: If you prefer a different texture, you can use firm or silken tofu instead of extra firm tofu.
    2. Mayonnaise: For a vegan option, you can use vegan mayonnaise.
    3. Crispy Chilli Oil: If you don't have crispy chilli oil, you can use regular chilli oil or sriracha sauce for a spicy kick.

    Storage

    Store any leftover Tofucado mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Keep the cooked white rice, diced cucumber, and roasted seaweed separate until ready to serve.

    I personally don't enjoy cooked avocado so I would mix the cold tofucado mixture with the hot rice to get a warmish meal.

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    Watch how I make this Tofucado Rice Bowl

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    Tofucado Rice Bowl

    Sarah
    Enjoy the goodness of a quick and easy, high-protein, plant-based meal with this Tofucado Rice Bowl. Full of flavour and texture, this dish offers a combination of crispy tofu, creamy avocado, and vibrant veggies, perfect for those seeking a nutritious and fuss-free option.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 490 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g tofu extra firm, finely grated
    • ½ large avocado
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • ½ carrot finely grated
    • 2 spring onion finely sliced
    • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoon crispy chilli oil
    • ½ cucumber finely diced
    • 2 packs roasted seaweed
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 cup cooked white rice

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a pan to medium/high heat with the oil. Add the grated tofu with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and fry for 5 or so minutes until tofu is nice and crispy.
    • Add the tofu to a bowl with the avocado, carrot, mayo, spring onion, chilli oil and the other tablespoon of soy sauce. Mash and mix with a fork until just combined.
    • Divide your rice into two bowls then scoop half the tofucado mixture into each bowl. Top with the cucumber.
    • Scoop up the tofucado and rice with the roasted seaweed and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 15gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1117mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2856IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword shredded tofu, tofu recipe, tofucado, tunacado
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    Food safety

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kate

      November 15, 2024 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      That was genuinely very delicious, thank you for sharing the recipe! Love seeing well balanced vegan recipes like that.

      Reply
    2. Sarah

      November 07, 2024 at 12:11 pm

      3 stars
      It's good, fast and filling! I added scrambled egg for extra protein.

      Reply
      • B

        February 25, 2025 at 7:44 pm

        5 stars
        Read the room this is a vegan website

        Reply
        • Sarah

          February 25, 2025 at 11:09 pm

          the recipe is vegan however this is not a vegan website 🙂

          Reply

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