Vegan Fried Rice Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on February 23, 2024
The secret to this delicious vegan fried rice is the roasted tofu, which gets marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and olive oil before being baked in the oven until golden brown.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Asian
20
ingredients
5
steps
55
minutes
Chef Kelly is a culinary instructor and chef well-versed in many cuisines. Her most notable professional achievements include being part of the test kitchen team at one of the top gourmet food magazines in the country as well as becoming the managing lead chef instructor at the most successful recreational cooking school in New York City. Chef Kelly also has experience as a garde manager and is currently a freelance chef.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
2 tsp
extra virgin olive oil
1 cup(s)
jasmine rice
1
2-inch piece ginger, halved
1
sprig fresh thyme
3 cup(s)
cold water
1 tbsp
soy sauce
7 oz
firm tofu, cubed
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp
soy sauce
1
1-inch piece ginger, grated
3
cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tbsp
sesame oil
1/2
yellow onion, sliced
roasted tofu, see above
jasmine rice, see above
1/4 cup(s)
frozen peas
1/2 tbsp
chili powder
salt and pepper, to taste
soy sauce and/or Sriracha, for serving
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Directions 5 steps | 55 Minutes

Step 1

Make the jasmine rice. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil for 1-2 minutes. Add the rice, ginger and thyme. Toast rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. On high heat, add the water and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. When rice becomes au sec (or almost dry), stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let cook for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, remove from heat. Let sit covered for an additional 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Remove and discard the ginger pieces and thyme. Set aside.

Vegan Fried Rice Recipe: Make the jasmine rice.
Step 2

Make the roasted tofu. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, thoroughly coat the tofu with the extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, grated ginger and garlic. Let marinate for 30 minutes. Transfer the marinated tofu to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Roast the tofu for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Vegan Fried Rice Recipe: Make the roasted tofu.
Step 3

Make the vegan fried rice. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and sesame oil on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add yellow onions and sauté until aromatic, but still firm, about 3 minutes. Add the roasted tofu and stir gently.

Vegan Fried Rice Recipe: Make the vegan fried rice.
Step 4

Add the rice and frozen peas. Stir-fry vigorously for 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chili powder.

Vegan Fried Rice Recipe: Add the rice and frozen peas.
Step 5

Serve the vegan fried rice with soy sauce and Sriracha sauce as a condiment. Enjoy!

Vegan Fried Rice Recipe: Serve the vegan fried rice with soy sauce and Sriracha sauce as a condiment.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
478
FAT
26 g
PROTEIN
14.2 g
CARBS
49.4 g
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Emma C.

Emma

03 Oct 2022

Would be easy to make ahead of time and have through the week. Simple and flavorful lunch!

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