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Tofu Fried Rice Recipe
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Tofu Fried Rice Recipe

A vegetarian Chinese recipe with basmati rice, tofu - cubed, bay leaf (tej patta). Ready in 1h 20m, serves 3.

Curated byMei-Ling Chen🇨🇳

Calories
760kcal
Estimated Cost
₹400-550
Carbs89g
Protein55g
Fats20g
Servings Scaler
3

Instructions

19 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Tofu Fried Rice, wash the rice and keep aside for 15 minutes

    basmati rice(1 cup)tofu - cubed(200 grams)
  2. 2

    Par boil the rice by adding the bay leaf and 1/4 teaspoon salt to it

    basmati rice(1 cup)bay leaf (tej patta)(1)salt - to taste
  3. 3

    Drain and spread it on a colander

  4. 4

    Sprinkle cinnamon powder on it and let it dry

    cinnamon powder (dalchini)(1 teaspoon)
  5. 5

    Meanwhile in a kadai/wok, add the required oil and shallow fry the tofu cubes till they turn brownish from both the sides

    tofu - cubed(200 grams)sunflower oil - as required
  6. 6

    Remove and keep it aside

  7. 7

    In the same kadai, add oil if needed

  8. 8

    When oil gets heated add chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds

    onions - finely chopped(2)spring onion (bulb & greens) - finely chopped(4)spring onion greens - finely chopped(4 tablespoon)button mushrooms - chopped(8)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)ginger garlic paste(1 tablespoon)
  9. 9

    Then add chopped spring onion and onion and saute till onion become soft

    onions - finely chopped(2)spring onion (bulb & greens) - finely chopped(4)spring onion greens - finely chopped(4 tablespoon)button mushrooms - chopped(8)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)
  10. 10

    Once done add ginger garlic paste and mix well

    cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)ginger garlic paste(1 tablespoon)
  11. 11

    Next add capsicum, carrot and mushroom

    carrot (gajjar) - peeled and julienned(1)
  12. 12

    Saute till the vegetables and mushrooms get cooked

    button mushrooms - chopped(8)
  13. 13

    Once the vegetables are cooked add the green chilli sauce and soy sauce and mix well to combine

    red yellow or green bell pepper (capsicum) - julienned(1/2)green chilli sauce(1 tablespoon)soy sauce(1 teaspoon)
  14. 14

    Add salt to taste, remember that salt had already been added to rice too while cooking

    basmati rice(1 cup)salt - to taste
  15. 15

    Add the fried tofu cubes and gently mix everything well

    tofu - cubed(200 grams)
  16. 16

    Finally add the rice, toss and stir it for 2 to 3 minutes

    basmati rice(1 cup)
  17. 17

    After 2 to 3 minutes, garnish with chopped spring onion greens and turn off the heat

    onions - finely chopped(2)spring onion (bulb & greens) - finely chopped(4)spring onion greens - finely chopped(4 tablespoon)red yellow or green bell pepper (capsicum) - julienned(1/2)button mushrooms - chopped(8)cloves garlic - finely chopped(5)green chilli sauce(1 tablespoon)
  18. 18

    Transfer the Tofu Fried Rice into a serving bowl and serve hot

    basmati rice(1 cup)tofu - cubed(200 grams)
  19. 19

    Serve Tofu Fried Rice for a weekend dinner along with Indo Chinese Mixed Vegetable Recipe In Szechuan sauce and Chinese Darsaan Recipe With Ice Cream

    basmati rice(1 cup)tofu - cubed(200 grams)green chilli sauce(1 tablespoon)soy sauce(1 teaspoon)

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