Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Fried Rice


Status: Vegan
Mood: flied lice
Labor: Easy
Prep time: 1.5 hours

Ingredients:

Tofu marinade
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh dinger
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons molasses or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili paste or splash of chili oil
  • 1 cake tofu (3/4 pounds)
  • 2 red or green peppers, thin strips
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 6 ounces peas (2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2/3 cup scallions
Le Process:
  1. Start cooking the rice: 1.5 cups raw rice : 3 cups water (60 minutes)
  2. Mix together marinade. Cut tofu into strips one inch long, 1/2 inch wide and thick. Add to marinade and leave for 10 minutes.
  3. Saute peppers and onions.
  4. Add frozen peas and water until water evaporates.
  5. Using a slotted spoon, add the tofu. Stir carefully, as to not break up the tofu.
  6. Add the rice and pour on marinade. Stir, and add scallions.

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