Crispy Tofu Chimichurri Bowl

• 250 g, pressed and cubed — Extra-firm tofu prepared with nigari
• 140 g — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 60 g, drained and rinsed — Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 60 g, diced — Cucumber with peel
• 80 g, halved — Raw cherry tomatoes
• 12 g, chopped — Fresh cilantro
• 4 g, sliced — Fresh chives
• 20 g — Fresh lemon juice
• 9 g, divided — Extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 g, grated — Raw garlic
• 1 g — Dried oregano leaves
• 0.8 g, divided — Fine salt

Method

1. 1Measure ingredients: Mix the chimichurriMeasure cilantro, chives, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, 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 chimichurriStir cilantro, chives, lemon, 5 g oil, garlic, oregano, and half the salt; reserve cold.1 minLook for: The herbs are finely distributed in a loose green sauce.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.
3. 3Air-fry the tofuHeat the air fryer to 400°F. Toss pressed tofu with remaining oil and salt.400°FLook for: The mixture is even and ready for the next action, with no dry pockets.Safety: Use tongs because the basket and steam are hot.
4. 4Arrange in one layerArrange in one layer, and air-fry 14 minutes, shaking at 7 minutes.14 minLook for: The tofu is golden on several faces and steaming at the center.
5. 5Measure ingredients: Warm the rice and chickpeasMeasure 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 rice and chickpeasMicrowave or pan-warm rice and chickpeas with 20 g water for 3 minutes until steaming throughout.3 minLook for: The grain base is hot and fluffy with no cold pockets.Safety: Reheat cooked rice until steaming throughout.
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. 8Assemble the bowlBowl all rice and chickpeas, add cucumber, tomato, and every crisp tofu cube, then spoon all chimichurri over the top.Look for: The tofu remains crisp and each section receives herb sauce.Safety: Use clean equipment and refrigerate perishable ingredients promptly.