Name: Tofu Yum-Yum Rice Bowl
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 8 pieces; 1 small head garlic, cloves coarsely chopped (about ¼ cup); ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek); ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1½ teaspoons coarsely chopped peeled ginger; 2 cups short-grain rice; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups); ½ cup cornstarch; 4 poached eggs; 1 cup kimchi; 1 cup cilantro leaves; ½ cup basil leaves; Thinly sliced scallions (for serving); ¼ cup unsalted, roasted peanuts, lightly crushed; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; A deep-fry thermometer

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Alex Lau

The marinade is ridiculously delicious; you’ll also want to use it on ribs or chicken.

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