Tofu Rice Power Plate

• 200 g (about 7 oz), drained, dried, and cubed — Extra-firm tofu prepared with nigari
• 3/4 cup (150 g), hot — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups (135 g), cut small and dried — Raw broccoli florets
• 2 tsp (9 g), divided — Avocado oil
• 1 tbsp (16 g) — Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tsp (10 g) — Unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tsp (7 g) — Pure maple syrup
• 3 g (1 medium clove), finely grated — Raw garlic
• 1 tsp (2.7 g) — Toasted sesame seeds
• 15 g (1 large scallion), thinly sliced — Raw scallion

Method

1. 1Make the soy-maple glazeWhisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and grated garlic in a small bowl for about 45 seconds.45 secLook for: The maple syrup is dissolved and the glaze looks uniform, with no clumps of garlic.
2. 2Preheat the air fryerSet the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully before adding the tofu.400°FLook for: The air fryer display confirms 400°F and the basket is hot.
3. 3Oil the tofuToss the dry tofu cubes with 1 teaspoon of the avocado oil until every surface has a thin coating.Look for: The tofu looks lightly glossy without oil pooling in the bowl.
4. 4Start crisping the tofuSpread the tofu in one layer in the hot basket and air-fry at 400°F for 9 minutes, shaking after 5 minutes.9 min · 400°FLook for: Several tofu faces are pale golden and feel dry, but the centers remain tender.Safety: Open the hot basket away from your face and use heat-safe tongs.
5. 5Oil the broccoliToss the dry broccoli florets with the remaining 1 teaspoon avocado oil while the tofu cooks.Look for: The broccoli is evenly glossy and no oil remains at the bottom of the bowl.
6. 6Finish the tofu and broccoliAdd the broccoli around the tofu and air-fry everything at 400°F for 7 minutes, shaking after 4 minutes.7 min · 400°FLook for: The tofu has deep-golden corners and the broccoli is bright green with browned, crisp-tender edges.Safety: Use heat-safe tongs and keep clear of steam when opening the basket.
7. 7Glaze while hotTip the hot tofu and broccoli into the glaze bowl and toss continuously for 60 to 90 seconds.1 min 30 secLook for: A thin shiny glaze clings to every piece and no watery sauce pools in the bowl.
8. 8Build the power plateSpread the hot brown rice in a bowl, add all the glazed tofu and broccoli, then scatter over the sesame seeds and scallion.Look for: The rice is steaming and the sesame seeds and scallion are distributed across the full bowl.Safety: Serve immediately or refrigerate the cooked components within 2 hours.