Chili-Glazed Tofu over Asparagus and Rice

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag long-grain rice

2 1/4 cups chopped asparagus (about 1 pound)

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon bottled minced ginger

1 teaspoon hot chili sauce with garlic (such as KA·ME)

1 pound extrafirm tofu, drained and cut lengthwise into 9 pieces

1 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3/4 cup preshredded carrot

1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

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Preparation

Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add bag of rice, submerging bag completely in water. Boil 10 minutes. Carefully remove bag from pan, leaving boiling water in pan. Add asparagus to pan; cook 1 minute. Drain.

While rice cooks, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and chili sauce in a small bowl. Sprinkle tofu with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add tofu to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Add soy sauce mixture; cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Combine rice, asparagus, 1/2 teaspoon salt, carrot, and sesame oil. Serve tofu over rice.