Chermoula Tofu Grain Bowl

• 250 g, pressed and cubed — Extra-firm tofu prepared with nigari
• 140 g — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 60 g — Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 80 g, sliced — Jarred roasted red pepper, drained
• 60 g, diced — Cucumber with peel
• 14 g, chopped — Fresh cilantro
• 20 g — Fresh lemon juice
• 9 g, divided — Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 g, grated — Raw garlic
• 1 g — Smoked paprika
• 0.2 g — Ground cinnamon
• 0.7 g, divided — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Whisk the chermoulaMeasure cilantro, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and smoked paprika 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. 2Whisk the chermoulaStir cilantro, lemon, 5 g oil, garlic, paprika, cinnamon, and half the salt.1 minLook for: The sauce is spoonable with no dry spice pockets.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.
3. 3Crisp the tofuHeat air fryer to 400°F. Allow it to preheat fully before adding the food.400°FLook for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.Safety: Use tongs around the hot basket.
4. 4Toss tofu with remaining oilToss tofu with remaining oil, salt, and one spoonful of chermoula; air-fry 14 minutes, shaking halfway.14 minLook for: Tofu is browned on several faces and steaming inside.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Warm the grainsMeasure brown rice and chickpeas 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.
6. 6Warm the grainsHeat rice and chickpeas with 20 g water for 3 minutes until steaming.3 minLook for: The grain base has no cold pockets.Safety: Reheat rice until steaming.
7. 7Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
8. 8Build the bowlBowl grain and chickpeas, add tofu, dry pepper, and cucumber, then spoon over all remaining chermoula.Look for: Tofu remains crisp and every section receives sauce.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.