Rhythm Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A vibrant bowl of jasmine rice topped with colorful stir-fried vegetables and marinated tofu, finished with a zesty sesame-ginger dressing. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, water, firm tofu for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 cup water
• 1 block (14 oz), pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup, sliced (mixed colors) bell peppers
• 1 cup, shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine with 1 cup water in a rice cooker or pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves; set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup sliced bell peppers, and 1 cup shredded carrots; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
4. Step 4: Add 14 oz pressed and cubed tofu to the skillet along with the soy sauce mixture from step 2, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is slightly golden and the sauce has thickened.
5. Step 5: Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and divide into bowls. Top with the stir-fried vegetables and tofu, then drizzle with any remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sesame seeds.