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Instant Pot Japanese Style Rice and Vegetables with Furikake Seasoning

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
This recipe has a few steps, but they’re all easy and the result is amazing! You can skip the furikake seasoning (sesame seeds, nori and salt) but it adds so much great flavor, I encourage you to give it a try.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 3 to 4
Calories: 440kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 14 oz. extra-firm or firm tofu
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • 6 Tbs. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. maple syrup
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 medium zucchini chopped
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 3 Tbs. sesame seeds
  • 2 sheets nori seaweed
  • 1 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt

For the instant pot wild rice:

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • cups water

Instructions

  • Cook the rice on the stovetop or use the Instant Pot directions below.
  • Drain the tofu and place it on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Cover with another paper towel and set something heavy on top to press the liquid out of the tofu.
  • An iron skillet works well.
  • Let it rest there for 5-10 minutes while you stir together the tamari, vinegar and maple syrup.
  • Cut the tofu into cubes and toss with ¼ cup of the sauce.
  • Place tofu on a baking sheet and bake at 400° for 30 minutes.
  • Cook the onion and garlic together in a skillet over medium heat until the onion is soft.
  • Add a bit of water if it begins to stick.
  • Add the zucchini and carrots to the skillet and cook until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  • Add the remaining sauce to the skillet.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring every couple minutes.
  • Remove from heat and put in a small bowl.
  • Crumble the nori sheets into the bowl and stir in the salt.
  • When the rice is cooked, stir the veggies and sauce into the rice.
  • Serve topped with tofu and sprinkled with the furikake seasoning (sesame seeds, nori and salt).

For Instant Pot wild rice:

  • Pour rice and water into the pot and seal.
  • Set cook time for 17 minutes on high, followed by a 15 minute natural release.

Notes

Note: You can find the nori seaweed at Walmart. I think you’ll love this seasoning so much, you’ll want to have some to sprinkle on vegetables, rice, popcorn etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 3to 4 | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1774mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7157IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 5mg