Sushi with Avocado and Tofu

I am quite surprised with the result of this dish. By just looking at the recipe (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/sushi-bowl-recipe.html), I didn't expect much, but it was actually quite GOOD. The recipe below is adapted from 101cookbooks. Thank you 101cookbooks, I am happy with my dinner today! :)

Ingredients: (serve 1)

• 1/2 cup sushi rice
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt
• 1/2 (12-inch) square sheets nori seaweed, toasted
• 2 ounces extra-firm tofu
• grated zest and juice of 1/4 orange
• grated zest and juice of 1/8 lemon
• 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
• 3/4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Method:

1. Rinse and drain the rice as per packet instruction. Combine the rice, water, and salt in a rice cooker and cook.
2. Toast the nori in a medium-hot skillet for a few minutes. Crumble or chop coarsely.
3. Drain the tofu and cut the block of tofu lengthwise through the middle to make four 1/4-to 1/2-inch thick sheets of tofu. Fry the tofu in a dry skillet or well-seasoned skillet over medium-high for a few minutes until browned on one side. Flip gently, then continue cooking for until the tofu is firm, golden, and bouncy.
4. To make the dressing, combine the orange juice, lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then add the soy sauce and vinegar. Return to a gentle boil and cook another 1 or 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the zests.
5. When the rice is done, stir in 1/3 cup of the dressing and add more to taste. Place half of the nori on the serving plate. Scoop the rice on top of the nori and top with the tofu, avocado slices, and a sprinkling of sesame seeds and the rest of the nori.

I have made a contructed sushi version by rolling them up as sushi. I think I still like the deconstructed version (above) more.