Vegan Fried Rice

Step 1

Pick and rinse the rice grains two to three time to get rid of excess starch. Soak the rice grains in water for 30 minutes and set aside. You can use long grain or short grain rice.

Step 2

After 30 minutes, drain the rice and spread on a plate for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Now cook the rice with 2 cups or 2.5 cups of water using your preferred method. Let the rice cool thoroughly.

Step 4

If you have cooked rice already, proceed with the below given steps for making fried rice.

Step 5

Press the tofu block for 15 minutes- 20 minutes using a tofu press or a heavy object. Cut into cubes.

Step 6

heat a pan with a teaspoon oil. Place the tofu cubes.

Step 7

Pan fry in medium heat until the edges turn crispy and golden. Set aside.

Step 8

Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large wok. Once the oil is hot add minced ginger garlic, chili flakes. Saute in high heat for a minute.

Step 9

Add chopped onions and saute for a minute.

Step 10

Next add the finely chopped vegetables.

Step 11

Mix and saute. Quickly add soy sauce, vinegar, hot sauce or chili flakes brown sugar and toasted sesame oil.

Step 12

Mix well and saute in for 4-5 minutes.

Step 13

Add sugar, salt and mix well.

Step 14

Next add the pan fried tofu cubes. Mix.

Step 15

Add cooked and cooled rice.

Step 16

Saute in high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped green onions and mix well. Serve vegan tofu fried rice immedietly.