What to make with rice and tofu: 43 easy dinners

These 43 dinners all use rice and tofu. The quickest is Microwave Korean braised tofu (dubu jorim), on the table in 15 minutes. Five of them are simple enough for a first try. Under each one is what else you’d need, not counting salt, oil and spices.

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  Microwave Korean braised tofu (dubu jorim)

  Also needs sesame oil and green onions.

  15 min

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  Microwave mapo tofu

  Also needs chili garlic sauce and sesame oil.

  15 min

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  Microwave gochujang tofu rice bowl

  Also needs gochujang, sesame oil and frozen broccoli.

  22 min

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  Spam champuru (Okinawan tofu and cabbage stir-fry)

  Also needs spam, green cabbage, carrots and 2 more.

  35 min

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  Tofu and egg stir-fry

  Also needs large eggs, sesame oil, garlic and green onions.

  35 min

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  Tofu bhurji

  Also needs yellow onions, jalapeños, garlic and 4 more.

  35 min

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  Mapo tofu

  Also needs white mushrooms, garlic, fresh ginger and 4 more.

  40 min

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  Thai basil tofu (pad kra pao)

  Also needs gluten-free tamari, garlic, serrano peppers and 2 more.

  40 min

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  Tofu steaks with garlic butter soy sauce

  Also needs butter, garlic, mirin and 2 more.

  40 min

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  Vietnamese tofu in tomato sauce (đậu sốt cà chua)

  Also needs green onions, garlic and Roma tomatoes.

  40 min

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  Air fryer orange tofu

  Also needs frozen shelled edamame, gluten-free tamari, oranges and 3 more.

  45 min

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  Air fryer salt and pepper tofu

  Also needs Chinese five-spice powder, garlic, jalapeños and green onions.

  45 min

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  Air fryer sesame tofu

  Also needs frozen broccoli, sesame oil, garlic and sesame seeds.

  45 min

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  Air fryer tofu

  Also needs gluten-free tamari, sweet chili sauce, cucumbers and green onions.

  45 min

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  Crispy pan-fried tofu

  Also needs garlic and green onions.

  45 min

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  Korean fried tofu (dubu gangjeong)

  Also needs gochujang, garlic, sesame oil and 2 more.

  45 min

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  Miso glazed tofu with bok choy

  Also needs miso paste, sesame oil, baby bok choy and 2 more.

  45 min

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  Mongolian tofu

  Also needs frozen broccoli, garlic, fresh ginger and green onions.

  45 min

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  Sticky crispy tofu rice bowls

  Also needs maple syrup, garlic, fresh ginger and 2 more.

  45 min

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  Teriyaki tofu

  Also needs garlic, fresh ginger and frozen broccoli.

  45 min

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  Tofu and mushroom stir-fry

  Also needs sesame oil, white mushrooms, garlic and 2 more.

  45 min

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  Tofu sisig

  Also needs red onions, garlic, jalapeños and 2 more.

  45 min

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  Air fryer tofu katsu

  Also needs panko breadcrumbs, ketchup and coleslaw mix.

  50 min

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  Kung pao tofu

  Also needs hoisin sauce, red bell peppers, celery and 4 more.

  50 min

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  Thai red curry with tofu

  Also needs yellow onions, Thai red curry paste, coconut milk and 5 more.

  50 min

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  Tofu saltado (Peruvian stir-fry with fries)

  Also needs frozen French fries, red onions, jalapeños and 3 more.

  50 min

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  Vegetarian pinakbet (Filipino vegetable sauté with tofu)

  Also needs garlic, yellow onions, fresh ginger and 6 more.

  50 min

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  Eggplant and tofu in garlic sauce

  Also needs chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, eggplant and 3 more.

  55 min

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  Garlic ginger tofu and broccoli stir-fry

  Also needs broccoli, red bell peppers, garlic and 4 more.

  55 min

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  General Tso’s tofu

  Also needs broccoli, hoisin sauce, garlic and 2 more.

  55 min

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  Indo-Chinese chili tofu

  Also needs ketchup, chili garlic sauce, green bell peppers and 5 more.

  55 min

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  Instant Pot saag tofu

  Also needs yellow onions, garlic, fresh ginger and 6 more.

  55 min

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  Instant Pot tofu and potato curry

  Also needs yellow onions, garlic, fresh ginger and 5 more.

  55 min

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  Sheet pan suya tofu with peppers and onions

  Also needs peanuts, vegetable bouillon cubes, green bell peppers and 2 more.

  55 min

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  Sheet pan tofu and broccoli

  Also needs broccoli, garlic and fresh ginger.

  55 min

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  Tofu adobo

  Also needs garlic.

  55 min

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  Tofu bibimbap

  Also needs gochujang, sesame oil, baby spinach and 4 more.

  55 min

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  Instant Pot tofu biryani

  Also needs garam masala, limes, yellow onions and 4 more.

  60 min

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  Jerk tofu with rice and peas

  Also needs coconut milk, kidney beans, green onions and 4 more.

  60 min

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  Sweet and sour tofu

  Also needs canned pineapple chunks, ketchup, green bell peppers and 2 more.

  60 min

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  Tofu fried rice

  Also needs frozen mixed vegetables, frozen shelled edamame, garlic and 2 more.

  65 min

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  Slow cooker Thai peanut tofu curry

  Also needs light coconut milk, peanut butter, Thai red curry paste and 6 more.

  285 min

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  Slow cooker tofu tikka masala

  Also needs yellow onions, garlic, fresh ginger and 5 more.

  290 min

Dinners from what you already have

Dollop looks at what’s in your fridge and cupboards, plans a week of dinners around it, and writes a grocery list with only what you still need.

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