Caramelized Mushroom Rice Skillet

• 175 g cooked brown rice — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 180 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Extra-firm tofu prepared with nigari
• 220 g white mushrooms, sliced — Raw white mushrooms
• 100 g yellow onion, thinly sliced — Raw yellow onion
• 16 g reduced-sodium soy sauce — Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 10 g rice vinegar — Unseasoned rice vinegar
• 8 g maple syrup — Pure maple syrup
• 6 g garlic, grated — Raw garlic
• 8 g avocado oil — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Mix the sauceMeasure reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and garlic using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
2. 2Mix the sauceWhisk 16 g reduced-sodium soy sauce, 10 g rice vinegar, 8 g maple syrup, 6 g garlic (grated) with 45 g water until completely smooth.45 secLook for: The reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, raw garlic sauce is uniform with no paste or spice clumps.Safety: Check packaged sauces for declared allergens.
3. 3Brown the tofuHeat half the oil in a wide skillet over medium-high. Add tofu in one layer.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.
4. 4Cook 6 minutesCook 6 minutes, turning twice, until golden on three sides; transfer to a plate.6 minLook for: Tofu has dry, golden faces and releases easily.Safety: Use a splatter guard if the tofu is damp.
5. 5Caramelize the mushrooms and yellow onionAdd the remaining oil, 220 g sliced mushrooms, and 100 g yellow onion (thinly sliced).Look for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
6. 6Cook over medium-high for 7 minutesCook over medium-high for 7 minutes, stirring only every 90 seconds.7 minLook for: The mushrooms and yellow onion are deeply browned or tender-crisp with no pooled liquid.Safety: Keep the pan handle inward and avoid crowding beyond one even layer.
7. 7Glaze and finishReturn the browned tofu, add 175 g cooked brown rice.Look for: This cooking stage is complete and the food is ready for the next action.
8. 8Pour in the prepared sauce (16 g reduced-sodium soy saucePour in the prepared sauce (16 g reduced-sodium soy sauce, 10 g rice vinegar, 8 g maple syrup, 6 g garlic (grated)). Toss over medium heat for 3 minutes until glossy and hot.3 min · 165°FLook for: The sauce clings to the tofu and mushrooms, and cooked brown rice is evenly heated.Safety: Reheat the cooked rice to 165°F and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.