Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Firm tofu, cubed small | 260 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Additional fresh ginger | 6 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Spring onion | 60 g | Pungent, Sweet · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Sesame oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the cubed small firm tofu, additional fresh ginger, spring onion and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Ginger Tofu Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Ginger Tofu Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (345g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 112 kcal | 386 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 16.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16.6 g | 57.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Calcium | 141.0 mg | 486.9 mg |
| Iron | 1.56 mg | 5.37 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.2 mg | 62.9 mg |
| Phosphorus | 61.1 mg | 210.9 mg |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 293 mg |
| Sodium | 147 mg | 508 mg |
| Zinc | 0.54 mg | 1.87 mg |
| Copper | 0.13 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Manganese | 0.45 mg | 1.55 mg |
| Selenium | 6.3 µg | 21.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 3.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 2.3 µg | 8.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.07 mg | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 9.2 µg | 31.7 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.15 mg | 0.50 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.93 mg | 3.20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 84.0 µg | 289.9 µg |
| Choline | 1.6 mg | 5.4 mg |
