Directions

1. Prepare the tofu

Remove excess moisture from the tofu and slice into 8–10 mm thick pieces. Pan-fry in a bit of oil until golden on both sides. Let cool and cut into 6–7 mm thick strips.

2. Make the sauce

Heat a bit of oil in a pan, sauté minced garlic, then add chili powder. Stir on low heat. Add soy sauce, honey (or alternative), and water. Simmer until slightly thickened.

3. Coat the tofu

Add fried tofu into the sauce and mix gently. Turn off the heat and mix in sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.

4. Prepare the rice

Mix cooked rice with salt, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Loosen with hands or spoon.

5. Make the rolls

Cut each nori sheet into 4 squares. Spread about ½ tbsp rice thinly on each. Add perilla leaf (optional) and 3 tofu strips. Roll first with the leaf, then wrap with nori.