Tofu Fried Rice (From Cooking Light) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups uncooked instant rice
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    1 (14 ounce) package reduced-fat firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
    2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    1 cup green onion, in 1/2 inch slices
    1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed
    2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
    1 teaspoon bottled minced fresh ginger
    2 tablespoons sake (rice wine) or 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
    1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
    thinly sliced green onion (optional)
Preparation
    Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
    While rice cooks, heat 1 T vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add tofu; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
    Remove from pan.
    Add eggs to pan; cook 1 minute or until done, breaking eggs into small pieces.
    Remove from pan.
    Add 1 T vegetable oil to pan.
    Add 1 c onions, peas and carrots, garlic and ginger; saute 2 minutes.
    While vegetable mixture cooks, combine sake, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil.
    Add cooked rice to pan; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    Add tofu, egg and soy sauce mixture; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
    Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.

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