Tofu Fried Rice

Tofu Fried Rice

from acouplecooks.com
30 min
4 servings

This tofu fried rice recipe is bursting with flavor! Tender tofu takes center stage with fluffy rice, colorful veggies, and a savory sauce in this hearty vegan dinner.

Ingredients

  • 14-ounces firm or extra firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons smoked soy sauce or soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), divided
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, minced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage (about 1/2 cabbage)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cups cooked white rice or brown rice, at least one day old
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep the onion, carrots, cabbage, garlic and ginger as noted above. 

  2. 2

    Cut the tofu into 3/4-inch wide cubes and pat dry with a towel. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a cold non-stick pan. Add the tofu cubes and a few pinches kosher salt.

  3. 3

    Turn on the heat to medium-high. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until the tofu is lightly browned on the bottom.

  4. 4

    Briefly remove the pan from the heat to reduce spitting. Flip the tofu with a spatula. Return the heat to medium-high and cook additional 5 to 6 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Set aside.

  5. 5

    In a large skillet, heat the toasted sesame oil over medium high heat. Sauté the onion and carrots for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.

  6. 6

    Add the peas, rice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, and turmeric. Heat for a 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until all rice is coated.

  7. 7

    Stir in the tofu and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Garnish with sliced green onion and serve hot.