Pina Colada Tofu Bowls with Coconut Rice

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These pina colada tofu bowls have juicy pineapple, crispy tofu, a tasty sweet-and-savoury sauce, and fragrant coconut rice. It’s not quite a cocktail, but it’s not half bad.

A turquoise bowl filled with a tofu and vegetable stir fry and coconut rice.

I had some fresh pineapple and coconut milk left over from making my strawberry pina coladas last month, and racked my brain about what to do with them. I could have just whipped up another batch of pina coladas, of course, but rather than just drinking my way through my entire fridge (which I’ll admit does sound dangerously tempting), I thought I’d use them up in a slightly healthier way – pina colada tofu bowls!

A turquoise bowl filled with rice and tofu stir fry.

Tofu bowls

Before you get too excited, I should probably let you know that there’s no rum in these tofu bowls. I didn’t think it would be too appropriate to add alcohol to an otherwise pretty healthy dinner recipe. But, if you want a glass of rum on the side, I would totally not judge you (in fact I’d probably invite myself over to join you).

What these pina colada tofu bowls do have is juicy pineapple, crispy tofu, a tasty sweet-and-savoury sauce, and fragrant coconut rice. It’s not a cocktail, but it’s not half bad.

A large wooden bowlful of sticky coconut rice.

Coconut rice

Why have I never cooked rice in coconut milk before?! It adds so much flavour to something that’s otherwise fairly bland (sorry rice, it’s true). It also helps to make the rice nice and sticky, which is really great alongside the pineapple and tofu stir fry.

As for the stir fry, don’t forget my usual rule when it comes to tofu – cook it until it’s crispy before you add any sauce. And when I say crispy, I mean really crispy – golden brown all over. Once you add the sauce it will get all sticky and soften up again, so it’s better for it to be too crispy than not crispy enough.

When you put the two parts of this dish together, the result is a sweet / savoury contrast that’s really something. I know not everyone enjoys the swavoury thing (just made that up, sorry), but if you’re into it, give these pina colada tofu bowls a try and let me know what you think!

A pair of chopsticks picking up a piece of tofu from a bowl of stir fry and rice.

Pina Colada Tofu Bowls with Coconut Rice

These pina colada tofu bowls have juicy pineapple, crispy tofu, a tasty sweet-and-savoury sauce, and fragrant coconut rice. It’s not quite a cocktail, but it’s not half bad.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 693kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Ingredients

  • 150 g white rice (~ 2/3 cup)
  • 150 ml coconut milk (~ 2/3 cup)
  • 150 ml water (~ 2/3 cup)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 200 g extra firm tofu, cut into 1.5cm dice (~ 1 cup when diced)
  • 375 g chopped mixed stir fry veggies (~ 4 1/2 cups) – I used a mixture of mushrooms, carrot, bean sprouts, cabbage, red onion, etc
  • 175 g pineapple chunks (~ 1 cup) – fresh or tinned
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Small bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped

Instructions

  • Add the uncooked rice to a saucepan, and add the coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, and cook over a medium / low heat for around 10 minutes, stirring regularly to stop the rice from sticking or burning. When any excess liquid has been absorbed, taste the rice, and add a dash more water if it still needs to cook for longer. If the rice is cooked and there’s still some excess liquid, drain it in a sieve.
  • While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok. Add the diced tofu, and cook over a medium heat for around 5-10 minutes, turning regularly, until golden brown and crispy all over.
  • Add the veggies to the pan with the tofu, and stir fry for a few more minutes, until slightly soft. Add the pineapple chunks.
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and plenty of salt and pepper. Mix well, and pour over the vegetable mixture. Cook for a few more minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the pineapple tofu stir fry with the coconut rice, topped with some fresh coriander (cilantro).

Notes

Feel free to use your favourite stir fry vegetables for this recipe. I tend to use a pre-chopped stir fry mix, purely for convenience.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pina Colada Tofu Bowls with Coconut Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 693 Calories from Fat 249
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.7g43%
Saturated Fat 14.3g72%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 602mg25%
Potassium 957mg27%
Carbohydrates 94.6g32%
Fiber 10.3g41%
Sugar 22.8g25%
Protein 23.7g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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This is still my favourite ever way of cooking tofu – honey soy tofu! So delicious.

Honey soy tofu

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44 Comments

  1. Another tasty recipe, thank you. First time I’ve ever found tofu edible – using your “kepp cooking until it’s crispy” instructions.
    Will try some other tofu dishes now. :-)5 stars

  2. This was so tasty! I made the coconut rice with brown rice and it worked really well, will definitely be making it again! As I’m not keen on rum I accompanied it with a gin and tonic :) Thanks for the recipe!5 stars