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tofu fried rice recipe

Tofu Fried Rice

Elevate your leftover rice by making this healthy, flavorful tofu fried rice recipe with lightly crisped tofu, perfectly coated rice, a few staple ingredients, and it's done in 20 minutes!
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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Keyword: 20 minutes or less, easy, fried rice, healthy, leftover rice, tofu recipes, vegan option, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 344kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or wok
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • paper towels or tofu press (for drying tofu)
  • plate for putting the tofu and eggs aside
  • small bowl to mix the sauce

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked cold jasmine rice day old jasmine rice is best
  • 1½ cups Firm or extra-firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 egg beaten; optional
  • 1 cup frozen vegetables or veggie of choice
  • Salt and pepper

Fried Rice Seasoning Sauce

  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder - this makes it fast and easy or use fresh and mince
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder - this makes it fast and easy or use fresh and chop
  • Small Pinch of sugar - balance flavors
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegan Oyster Sauce

Garnishes and Optional

  • scallions use as garnish
  • Sauteéd Mushrooms cook before adding to fried rice
  • Bok choy
  • Chili oil drizzle at the end; do not cook it in right away
  • Sesame oil drizzle towards the end; do not cook it in right away

Instructions

  • Pat the tofu dry and cut into small cubes or crumble into pieces. Absorb as much moisture as you can.
    1½ cups Firm or extra-firm tofu
  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until lightly browned and slightly crisp on the edges. Do not move it around for a few minutes, allowing the sides to brown.
    Remove the tofu and set aside.
    2 tbsp Oil
  • Spray a little oil and add the beaten egg. Cook until just about cooked. Remove the egg as soon as it is firm, but still "wet" or else you will overcook the egg later.
    1 egg
  • Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, pinch sugar, garlic and onion powder. Set aside.
    ½ tsp Garlic Powder - this makes it fast and easy, ½ tsp Onion Powder - this makes it fast and easy, Small Pinch of sugar - balance flavors, 2 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tbsp Vegan Oyster Sauce
  • In the hot pan (medium heat and be sure has some oil), add cold cooked rice and break apart any clumps using the back of a spoon or spatula. Don't move the rice around for a few minutes which allows it to heat up.
    3 cups Cooked cold jasmine rice
  • Pour the sauce over the rice and start mixing, tossing frequently.
  • Make some space by moving the rice aside, and add the vegetables. Toss and mix until the vegetables are cooked.
    1 cup frozen vegetables , Sauteéd Mushrooms, Bok choy
  • Add in the tofu and the eggs. Mix very well. Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
    Salt and pepper , Sesame oil
  • Garnish with scallions and serve hot. Enjoy tofu fried rice!
    scallions , Chili oil

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Tofu Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
344
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
545
mg
24
%
Potassium
 
172
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
2370
IU
47
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
147
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.