BLACK RICE MI BOWLS ENJOY DAN:

BLACK RICE BANH Mi BOWLS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup black rice

2-cups water

1-teaspoon salt, divided

1-tablespoon sesame oil

1-tablespoon EACH soy sauce, & mirin

2-teaspoons fish sauce

1-teaspoon pure maple syrup

1-(14 Oz) package tofu, drained & cubed

1/2-cup rice vinegar

1-tablespoon sugar

2-carrots, matchstick sliced

1-daikon radish, matchstick sliced

1-cup red cabbage, shredded

2-tablespoon Sriracha mayo (recipe to follow)

fresh mint

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine rice water, & 1/2-teaspoon salt in a skillet over high heat.

2.   Reduce heat cover & cook, simmer for about 30 minutes.

3.   Remove from heat & let stand for 5 minutes.

4.   Meanwhile, mix oil & next 4 ingredients in a bowl, add tofu; toss to coat.

5.   Whisk together vinegar, sugar, & remining salt.

6.   Add carrots & daikon & let stand for 20 minutes.

7.   Drain & discard liquid.

8.   Divide the rice, tofu, marinated vegetables & cabbage among 4 bowls.

9.   Serve Sriracha mayo.

SRIRACH MAYO:

1-garlic clove, minced

1-cup mayonnaise

3-tablespoon Sriracha

2-tablespoons lemon juice

splash of kosher salt

Whisk all ingredients together to combine.

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