FRIED RICE WITH CRISPY TOFU
This fried rice recipe is packed with flavor, and includes how to make the tastiest, crispiest fried tofu you have ever had. Topped with scallions and basil for a super fresh taste, you'll never want take-out again!
Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the tofu, cut a block of tofu into pieces approximately 1/4 inch thick, then cut those into four pieces each (so you have pieces approximately 1" x .5")
- Arrange the tofu pieces on top of a paper towel (or other clean towel), sprinkle with salt, and put another towel on top. Place something heavy (like a cast iron skillet) on top of it. Allow to sit for approximately 10 minutes so the the moisture is drawn out of the tofu.
- Place tofu in a medium sized bowl with cornstarch, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir/shake gently to coat the pieces of tofu in cornstarch.
- Coat the bottom of a heavy skillet (cast iron recommended) with olive oil. Heat over medium-high heat, and add tofu. Allow to sit for 2-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and allow to brown on other side, and remove to a clean paper towel to drain. You will probably need to do two-three batches.
- To make the fried rice, in the same skillet as the tofu (or a wok), heat olive oil.
- Add garlic and ginger; saute for one minute or until fragrant.
- Crack eggs into skillet and stir to scramble, until just set.
- Add rice to skillet and stir to incorporate.
- Allow to sit undisturbed for a few minutes to brown. Using a thin metal spatula, flip rice over and allow to brown on other side.
- Add carrot, peas, corn, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and fried tofu.
- Stir to incorporate, and allow to continue heating for a few minutes until all ingredients are warm.
- Top with scallions and basil, as well as sriracha if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 556 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TOFU STIR-FRY WITH FRIED RICE
Provided by Danny Boome
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place wok over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil once hot add marinated tofu and cook for 2 minutes, then add mushrooms, carrots, bok choy, yellow pepper and scallions. Stir-fry vegetables quickly then add the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir well. Within 5 minutes stir-fry should be cooked. Once satisfied with texture place mixture on a serving plate. In the same wok add the remaining tablespoon of oil and add the lightly beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs then add the cooked rice. Stir and fry. Serve with tofu vegetable mixture.
- In a medium bowl add tofu, red chili flakes, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Stir making sure tofu is covered. Let tofu sit for 10 minutes.
- In medium saucepan add 2 cups water and salt, bring to a boil add rice and cover. Lower heat and cook for about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1154 milligrams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 8 grams
SHEET PAN FRIED RICE WITH TOFU
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger in a medium bowl until just combined. Set aside. Combine the rice, tofu and vegetables in a large bowl. Add the sauce and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until the rice is fully coated. Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until slightly browned, another 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with the scallions and serve with hot sauce, if desired.
FRIED RICE WITH SCALLIONS, EDAMAME AND TOFU
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings (1 serving is about 1 1/2 cups fried rice)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot. Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened and aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice, red pepper, edamame, corn and tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Make a 3-inch well in the center of the rice mixture. Add 1 teaspoon of canola oil, then add the eggs and cook until nearly fully scrambled. Stir the eggs into the rice mixture, then add soy sauce and incorporate thoroughly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 12.5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 105 milligrams, Sodium 465 milligrams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 16.5 grams
TOFU FRIED RICE
A delicious, easy, and inexpensive meal or side dish. It's also very versatile. You can add almost anything to this and it will still taste awesome. Sometimes I will add 1/2 pound of pre-cooked, frozen and thawed mini shrimp from the grocery store when I'm not cooking for vegetarians. Since the shrimp are cold, I add them when I start to cook the rice. Anything recently cooked (like sauteed chicken) should go in when you add the soy sauce.
Provided by ObsessedWithPizza
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add tofu and saute until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the tofu is cooking, heat butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Pour beaten egg into the skillet; cook until egg is set, about 5 minutes. Chop egg into little pieces with a spatula; set aside.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to a new, large saucepan over medium heat. Add rice, green onions, peas, and carrot; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, and add tofu and egg; cook until heated through, about 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 379 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
TOFU AND BROCCOLI FRIED RICE
Fried rice is the perfect weeknight meal: It requires minimal prep, simple pantry condiments and basic vegetables. Not to mention, it comes together quickly. Here, otherwise mild tofu is transformed into savory bites when cooked in soy sauce infused with aromatics, absorbing all of the rich, sweet-salty flavor and bringing depth to the dish. The rice seasonings are kept simple and bright with garlic and ginger, which allows the vegetables to shine. Use any mix of leftover vegetables: Cabbage, bell peppers and mushrooms are all great alternatives.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories weekday, weeknight, grains and rice, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium. Add 1 tablespoon of the garlic and 1 teaspoon of the ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, sugar and tofu, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has been absorbed and tofu is nicely glazed, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Transfer tofu along with juices to a shallow plate.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium. Add onion and carrot, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 teaspoon ginger until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is softened, about 3 minutes. Add rice, jalapeño and peas, and drizzle over 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until well combined and rice is golden in spots, about 3 minutes.
- Push rice mixture to one side of the skillet. To the empty side, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and eggs, and allow them to set a little before stirring. Cook until scrambled, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir egg into rice mixture, then stir in half of the scallions and half of the glazed tofu and any juices on the plate. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the fried rice in bowls, and top each with some of the remaining glazed tofu. Garnish with the remaining scallions.
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