Stir-Fried Rice with Tofu

By Hklbrries

This traditional Chinese favorite is a wonderful vegetarian entree when prepared with tofu. Use either firm tofu or the more flavorful baked, pressed tofu if you can find it. Serve this simple dish with a salad or sliced cucumbers in rice wine vinegar and steamed asparagus. Sliced oranges make a great dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp light olive oil
• 1 small onion or 3 scallions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, grated
• 12 ounces firm tofu, cut in cubes
• 4 cups cooked, cooled rice
• 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp dark (roasted) sesame oil

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from drweil.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a wok or large skillet, heat the olive oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and ginger, stirring constantly with a large spoon.

Add the tofu and warm it through.

Add the rice, stirring and turning it to mix it with the other ingredients and warm it through. Add the soy sauce and mix well.

Add the peas, cilantro, and sesame oil, and mix well.