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Crispy Tofu
& Vegetable Fried Rice: A Colourful One-Pan Meal

Name: ~Crispy Tofu~ & Vegetable Fried Rice: A Colourful One-Pan Meal
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: For the crispy tofu:; 1 block Tofu; 3 tablespoons Cornstarch; to taste Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil; For the fried rice:; 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (minced); 3 cups Cooked rice; 1 Carrot (grated); 1 cup Frozen peas; 1 cup Frozen corn; 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; to taste Salt and pepper; 2 Scallions (chopped); for serving Sriracha (optional)

40 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

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Crispy tofu and vegetable fried rice is a colourful and delicious dish that fits any meal perfectly. Golden crunchy tofu, tender veggies, and fluffy rice tossed in soy sauce and sesame oil, to create a dish that’s packed with flavour yet light enough to enjoy anytime. This nutritious dish is quick to make, offers a variety of textures, and is just right for lunch, dinner, or anytime you crave comfort food.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For the crispy tofu:

1 blockTofu

3 tablespoonsCornstarch

to tasteSalt and pepper

2 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil

For the fried rice:

2 tablespoonsExtra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves Garlic (minced)

1 tablespoonFresh ginger (minced)

3 cupsCooked rice

1 Carrot (grated)

1 cupFrozen peas

1 cupFrozen corn

1 teaspoonToasted sesame oil

1 tablespoonRice vinegar

2 tablespoonsSoy sauce

to tasteSalt and pepper

2Scallions (chopped)

for servingSriracha (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Press and prepare the tofu

Cut the tofu into small rectangles or your desired shape and lay them on a paper towel. Sprinkle a little salt on top, and then cover it with another paper towel. Place a skillet on top to remove excess moisture. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 1

Press and prepare the tofu

15 minutes

Step 2

Coat the tofu

2 minutes

Step 3

Fry the tofu

12 minutes

Step 4

Sauté aromatics

3 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve the fried rice in a shallow bowl and place the crispy tofu pieces neatly on top for a clean, appetising look.

Pairing Instructions

Pair it with a light, clear vegetable soup and a side of spicy Schezwan chutney for a perfectly balanced meal.

Garnishing Instructions

Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a few fresh lemon wedges for a bright finishing touch.

Crispy Tofu

Crispy Tofu
& Vegetable Fried Rice: A Colourful One-Pan Meal

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Press and prepare the tofu

Description - Step 2

Coat the tofu

Description - Step 3

Fry the tofu

Description - Step 4

Sauté aromatics

Description - Step 5

Combine everything

Description - Step 6

Finish and serve

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Press and prepare the tofu

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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