Tofu Fried Rice
A quick, flavorful, and customizable tofu fried rice that transforms leftovers into something extraordinary!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Cast Iron Pan or Wok
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 batch Tofu Chicken*
- 2 cups Cooked Day Old Rice or 1 Cup Uncooked White Rice
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Green Onions Sliced into 2" segments
- 1½ cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 1 cup Liquid Just Egg Optional
- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari Divided
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Seaseme Oil
Optional for Topping
- Cilantro
- Lime Wedges
- Green Onions
- Chili Oil or Hot Sauce
- Crushed Roasted Peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare a batch of Tofu Chicken linked here*
- If you are not using day-old white rice, while the tofu bakes, prepare your rice according to the package, or place 1 Cup of rice and 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, leave the pot covered, and let rest for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork. Set aside until you add it in step 8 below.
- While the tofu and/or rice are cooking, prepare the sauce by adding all ingredients, tamari, peanut butter, 1 clove of minced garlic, brown sugar or maple syrup, chili oil, and the optional toasted sesame oil, to a medium-size mixing bowl and whisking to combine. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more tamari or soy sauce for saltiness, peanut butter for creaminess, brown sugar for sweetness, or chili garlic sauce for heat.
- Once the tofu is done baking, add it directly to the sauce and marinate for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat a large metal or cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- To the hot pan, add garlic, green onion, peas, and carrots. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with 1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce.
- Optional: Add the liquid Just Egg, and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, tofu, and remaining sauce and stir. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings like, extra chili garlic sauce or sriracha, cilantro, green onions, crusted roasted peanuts, and / or lime juice
- Storage Instructions: Transfer leftover tofu fried rice to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating Instructions: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to revive the texture, or warm it in the microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through. For extra crispiness, re-toast the rice in the pan for a few minutes before serving.