Recreate the iconic chili-spiced crispy fried tofu bowl with charred green onion vinaigrette in your kitchen. You'll love the crispy tofu, flavorful hash, crunchy veg, and dressing.
This is a homemade version of the flavorful build-your-own-bowl dish that you can order at Satu'li Canteen in Pandora at Disney's Animal Kingdom!
When we visited Disney World we purchased the park hopper tickets so we could bounce around from park to park each day. We kept finding ourselves in the Animal Kingdom - and in Pandora!
Both my husband and I wanted to eat at Satu'li Canteen but didn't plan on three meals there. It was too good to stay away! It's fresh and filling!!
Before we even made it home, I was already thinking of ways to recreate the tasty bowls. This is my copycat recipe for the Satu'li Bowls you can feast on while at Pandora - The World of Avatar.
Customizable Protein Bowls
My favorite combo is the crispy fried tofu seasoned with chili-spice, served on red and sweet potato hash, topped with crunchy vegetable slaw, served with a charred green onion vinaigrette.
When I was recreating this recipe at home, I knew I didn't want to actually fry my tofu. Even though fried tofu is delicious, I wanted to make this recipe healthier.
For cooking tofu at home, I prefer pan-frying cubes on my skillet rather than popping them in the oven. That means I had two skillets going at once-but don't let that frighten you!
The potato hash is very easy and manageable, so you should be able to keep an eye on both.
As for the vinaigrette, it just needs to get blended and you're set! Disney serves their bowls with a tangy slaw, but in an effort to keep this dish easy and approachable I decided not to include it.
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Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl with Charred Green Onion Vinaigrette
Ingredients
For the chili-spiced crispy tofu
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu drained, pressed, and cubed
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Cornstarch for coating
For the red and sweet potato base
- 1 sweet potato chopped
- 2 red potatoes chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the green onion vinaigrette
- ¾ cup chopped green onion
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup oil
Instructions
- Add the tofu to a large bowl. Mix together seasonings then sprinkle on tofu. Gently toss tofu with cornstarch until each piece is seasoned and coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu cubes until all sides are browned. Each side should take about 5 minutes each, you'll know they are ready to flip when they don't stick to the bottom. Transfer crispy tofu to a cooling rack to get rid of excess oil and harden.
- As the tofu cooks, heat a little olive oil in a second large skillet. Add sweet potato and red potato and season with salt and pepper. Let cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- To make the vinaigrette, toss everything except oil into a blender. Blend until smooth then slowly add the oil and blend until completely incorporated.
- To serve, create a base of potato hash, top with crispy tofu, and drizzle with green onion vinaigrette.
Lane Patten says
I'm starting to really get into tofu! Ate it yesterday for lunch, but haven't yet been brave enough to cook it-this recipe looks perfect for me to start!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Totally!! I have quite a few tofu recipes, I hope you find them useful
Andrea says
i am not normally a fan of tofu because it is so bland but this here doesn't look bland at all and the texture looks on point.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much!! I always try to season my tofu well and give it a nice bite
alisamarie says
Yum! Tofu is my favorite lunch protein and I'm always on the lookout for new ideas. I never get it crispy, so I might need to try this.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Mine too, I love crispy tofu!
Farrah says
Yay for copycat recipes! This looks amazing! I haven't made anything with tofu in it in a good while--definitely gonna have to try this!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, enjoy!!
Miss Whisk, A Whisk and Two Wands says
This has my name all over it! Loving the flavors, I need to make this soon!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yayyy, I hope you love it!
spabettie says
I am definitely making this soon! air fryer, here I come 😉
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Ooooh, that's a great idea!
itsahero says
This sounds so yummy! I'm pinning this to make later 😉
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay! Let me know what you think 🙂
Bonnie Landau, Special Education Advocate says
Just this morning I was telling my husband we need some more veggie/protein recipes. I'm also not a huge fan of tofu, but this looks absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try it with chicken.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yum, enjoy!!
Lori | LoriGeurin.com says
I have to admit to trying tofu in my teens and not eating it since. 😉 That said, this dish looks absolutely delicious and has convinced me that I should give tofu another chance. Thanks!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much! I hope you try it, crispy tofu is one of my faves 🙂
Lori | LoriGeurin.com says
Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely have to try it!
allergygirleats says
That green onion vinaigrette sounds so good! I am imagining it with a potato salad 😀
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oooh, that would be awesome!
Kelly Page (@TastingPage) says
Some interesting flavors in here. Looks super tasty!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Kelly!
JulesShepard says
I love tofu and know I'd love this bowl. Thanks for sharing!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
You're welcome, I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Leigh Suznovich says
I have to admit that I am not a huge fan of tofu, but this may convert me! I'm going to give it a try again with your recipe, it looks incredible and so flavorful.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, I hope you love it!! Let me know what you think.
jennybhatia says
I’m not a huge fan of tofu, but this sounds so good. Or maybe with chicken!! This recipe looks so tasty and that dressing. Thank you
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, chicken would be a great swap!
carodweller says
Loving this recipe, I love a good tofu recipe so I am going to have to add this into my rotation! Cannot wait to try it!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks 🙂 Enjoy!!