Easy Fried Rice

Preheat oven to 200 °C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Meanwhile, wrap tofu in a clean, absorbent towel and set something heavy on top to press out the liquid.

• tofu: 250 g

Once the oven is preheated, dice tofu info 0.5 cm cubes and arrange on baking sheet. Bake for 26-30 min . You're looking for golden brown edges and a texture that's firm to the touch. Adjust baking time for desired crispiness. Set aside.

• tofu

While the tofu bakes, cook brown rice according to directions.

• brown rice: 1 cup

While the rice and tofu are cooking, prepare sauce by adding tamari, peanut butter, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce and toasted sesame oil to a medium-size mixing bowl and whisk to combine.

• rice from step 4
• tofu from step 3
• tamari: 3 tbsp
• peanut butter: 1 tbsp
• maple syrup: 2 tbsp
• chili garlic sauce: 1-2 tsp
• toasted sesame oil: 1 tsp

Once the tofu is done baking, add directly to the sauce and marinate for 5 min , stirring occasionally.

• tofu from step 3
• sauce from step 5

Heat a large metal or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, use a slotted spoon to scoop the tofu into the pan, leaving most of the sauce behind. Cook for 3-4 min , stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown on all sides. Lower heat if browning too quickly. Remove from pan and set aside.

• tofu from step 3
• sauce from step 5

To the still hot pan, add garlic, green onion, peas and medium carrots. Sauté for 3-4 min , stirring occasionally, and season with tamari.

• garlic: 4 cloves
• green onion: 4
• peas: 80 g
• medium carrots: 2
• tamari: 1 tbsp

Add cooked rice & tofu and remaining sauce and stir. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 min , stirring frequently.

• cooked rice from step 4
• tofu from step 7
• sauce from step 5

Serve immediately with extra chili garlic sauce or sriracha for heat. salted, roasted peanuts or cashews make for a lovely additional garnish.

• chili garlic sauce
• sriracha (opt)
• salted, roasted peanuts (opt)
• cashews (opt)