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Chinese Fried Rice using Tofu

Loaded with your favorite veggies, and healthy tofu, it also turns into a nutritional powerhouse making it a much-loved dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, lunch box, rice, vegetarian
Cuisine: Indo Chinese, South-Asian
Keyword: chinese fried rice, chinese fried rice with tofu, easy dinner recipes, paneer fried rice, quick and easy dinner recipes, tofu rice, under 30 minutes, vegetarian chinese fried rice, week-night dinner recipes
Servings: 4
Author: Sireesha

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups basmati rie 1 cup = 180 ml (rice cooker cup)
  • 5 tbsp sesame or peanut oil
  • 3 big garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup spring or green onion bottom white parts, chopped
  • ¾ cup any bell pepper chopped
  • ¾ cup cabbage chopped
  • ½ cup green beans chopped
  • ½ cup carrot chopped
  • 4-6 green chillies slit or chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp green or red chilly sauce
  • 1 tsp black or white pepper powdered or crushed
  • ¾ tsp salt or to taste
  • 14 oz extra firm or firm tofu (397 gms)
  • ½ cup spring onion greens to garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse and soak the basmati rice for 10 minutes.
  • Bring plenty of water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice. Simmer for 6-10 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain. Leave to cool completely. 
  • Press and cut the tofu, then stir-fry it until light golden. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile heat sesame or peanut oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add garlic. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add vegetables and slit green chillies. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until tender. 
  • Add ginger paste and cook until the raw smell is gone.
  • Stir in soy sauce, chilly sauce, and vinegar. Mix well.
  • Add the tofu and mix.
  • Incorporate the rice, salt, and pepper. Mix and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Lastly, add ½ cup of green onion tops. Mix and garnish with green onion and crushed red pepper.
  • Finally, Serve hot for lunch or dinner. Good option for lunch boxes.

Notes

    1. If tofu isn't available or isn't to your liking, feel free to prepare this dish without it.
    2. Opt for coconut aminos as a soy sauce substitute if you prefer to avoid using soy sauce in your recipes.
    3. Sesame oil or peanut oil adds delightful flavor and richness to this dish.
    4. For a flavorful variation, consider adding Schezwan sauce to the dish.
    5. Basmati, Jasmine, or any long-grain rice would complement this recipe perfectly.
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