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Chinese-style tofu fried rice (ve)

A white bowl of fried rice with diced carrots, sweetcorn, tofu and chopped spring onions, placed on a light-coloured textured surface; a small dish of spring onions is in the background.

Tasty tofu fried rice with colourful vegetables and warming ginger for a comforting side packed with flavour. Portion sizes relate to a child of primary school age, please amend to suit your needs.

Ingredients

Servings: 10
  • 300 g
    firm tofu grated or crumbled
  • 30 ml
    oil
  • 150 g
    onion diced
  • 6 g
    garlic minced
  • 10 g
    fresh ginger minced/grated
  • 200 g
    mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, sweetcorn), diced
  • 2.2 g
    turmeric powder
  • 800 g
    cooked rice cooked as per instructions and allowed to cool.
  • 36 ml
    reduced salt soy sauce
  • 60 g
    spring onions finely chopped (small bunch)

Instructions

  1. Drain the tofu and pat it dry with paper towels. Crumble or coarsely grate and set aside.

  2. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

  3. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.

  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the tofu to the empty side. Add the turmeric and cook for about 5 minutes.

  5. Break up the cold cooked rice with your hands to separate the grains and add it to the pan. Add the soy sauce and stir-fry for a few minutes until the rice is piping hot and well combined with the vegetables and tofu.

  6. Garnish with spring onion and serve.

Notes

Key facts (per serving):

Fibre: 3.2g
Protein: 8.7g
Saturated Fat: 0.77g
Other Nutrition Facts: contains zinc, iron, calcium, & omega-3
Allergens: gluten, soya, & sulphites
Carbon Emissions: 0.32kg, low carbon

Tags

Courses: Grab & Go, Side Dish
Cuisines: Chinese
Keywords: Rice, Tofu