Ponzu-Glazed Tofu & Garlic Rice
with Veggies & Japanese Mayo
- Milk
- Soy
- Sulphites
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cashew
- Walnut
- Almond
- Macadamia
- Peanuts
- Brazil nut
- Traces of Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Pine Nut
- Pecan
- Pistachio
- Sesame
From the sweet and savoury ponzu glaze on the tender Japanese tofu, to the buttery garlic rice and crisp sautéed veggies, this vibrant dish delivers the perfect balance of flavours and textures.
Ingredients
2 clove
garlic
1 packet
basmati rice
(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)
1 bag
green beans
1
carrot
½
Long Chilli (Optional)
1 packet
ponzu
(Contains: Soy, Sulphites May be present: Eggs, Milk, Cashew, Walnut, Almond, Macadamia.)
1 packet
mixed sesame seeds
(Contains: Sesame May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, Almond, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Pine Nut, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut.)
1 packet
mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
1 bag
Asian greens
1 packet
Japanese tofu
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Peanuts, Sesame.)
1 packet
Japanese dressing
(Contains: Sesame, Soy)
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains: Milk)
1 tbs
brown sugar
1.5 cup
water (for the rice)
1 tbs
water (for the sauce)
½ tbs
sesame oil (optional)
(Contains: Sesame)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Finely chop garlic. • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add basmati rice, the water (for the rice) and a generous pinch of salt. Stir, then bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove from heat. • Keep covered until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 10 minutes.
TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!
• While the rice is cooking, trim and halve green beans. Thinly slice carrot into half-moons. Roughly chop Asian greens. • Thinly slice long chilli (if using). Cut Japanese tofu into 2cm cubes. Set aside. • In a small bowl, combine ponzu, the brown sugar, the water (for the glaze) and mixed sesame seeds. • In a second small bowl, combine Japanese dressing and mayonnaise.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook green beans and carrot with a dash of water, tossing occasionally, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add Asian greens and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. • Season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook tofu, tossing, until golden, 2 minutes. • Add ponzu glaze and cook, stirring, until tofu is well coated and glaze is slightly thickened, 1 minute.
• When the rice is ready, stir through the sesame oil (if using).
• Divide garlic rice between bowls. • Top with ponzu-glazed tofu and veggies. • Dollop with Japanese mayo. Sprinkle with chilli to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the ponzu glaze and Japanese mayo, though some found it mild. Adding extra garlic or herbs could boost the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, with clear instructions. Some suggested reading the recipe carefully to avoid missing steps.
- Suggestions: Several recommended cooking vegetables longer or cutting them smaller. Adding more sauce or seasoning could enhance the dish.
- Leftovers: Great for lunch the next day. Some found it easy to stretch to three portions by adding extra tofu.
- Portions: A few felt the serving size was small and suggested including more vegetables or tofu.
