Name: Simple Tofu Casserole
Ingredients: Brown Basmati rice 2 cups (dry); Frozen peas 1 bag; Tofu 1 block; Sea salt; Mild onion minced

Why it works: Tofu and onion work together. They rank in the top 9% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 729 recipes. Both carry 2,4-decadienal, which smells seaweed. The science ↓

Simple Tofu Casserole

Ingredients

Directions

Prepare

Cook rice as you normally would.
As the rice nears completion, prepare peas in a separate pan.
While the peas and rice are cooking, cut the tofu into small cubes.

Assemble and serve

Mix all ingredients into a large bowl and add sea salt to taste.
For a nice variety, try adding some mild onion.
After serving the casserole, dribble some flax seed oil (or olive oil) over it.

Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

388Calories

18 gProtein

6 gFat

68 gCarbs

What these numbers assume: 5 portions

Ingredient	Portion assumed	kcal
Rice	1 cup cooked (158g) white	206
Tofu	100g firm	76
Pea	1/2 cup (72g)	62
Onion	1 medium (110g)	44
Salt	1 tsp (6g)	0

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

Tofu + oniontop 9% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together729 recipes

Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).
Peas + oniontop 13% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together5,460 recipes

Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).
Basmati rice + peastop 13% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together111 recipes

Shared aroma: trans-2-nonenal (cardboard, fatty).
Peas + tofutop 15% of all pairs

Smell alikemoderate

Cooked together68 recipes

Shared aroma: 2,4-nonadienal (fatty, green).
Basmati rice + oniontop 18% of all pairs

Smell alikelow

Cooked together676 recipes

Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Brown basmati rice: Forms the bulk of the casserole and gives it a chewy, grainy texture.
Tofu: Adds protein-rich body and a soft, mild texture that absorbs surrounding flavors.
Frozen peas: Add sweetness and a tender bite that contrasts with the rice and tofu.