Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice
A quick tofu-based fried rice made in one pan, designed for fast cooking using leftover rice and simple ingredients.
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Servings 3
Ingredients
- 200 g extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil divided
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 3 cups cooked rice preferably cold, day-old
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 2 –3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Instructions
- Drain the Tofu and then crumble using a fork or your hands and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add 1 tbsp sesame oil, ginger, paprika, turmeric, and tofu. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat evenly.
- Increase heat slightly and add the rice. Stir well to combine.
- Add peas and bell peppers and cook until heated through.
- Stir in soy sauce and remaining sesame oil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.