Crispy Tofu Fried Rice

Name: Crispy Tofu Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 400g firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred); 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegan); 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 eggs (optional, skip for vegan); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A satisfying plant-based fried rice with golden crispy tofu, vibrant vegetables, and a savory umami-packed sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes — perfect weeknight comfort food.

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 15 minutes 3 servings

Ingredients

400g firm tofu, pressed and cubed
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegan)
1 tsp dark soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 green onions, sliced
2 eggs (optional, skip for vegan)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1
Pat tofu dry and cube it. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Fry tofu in a single layer until golden and crispy on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2
In the same wok, add sesame oil and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Add peas and carrots; stir-fry 2 minutes.
4
Push vegetables to the side, crack in eggs (if using), and scramble until just set. Mix into vegetables.
5
Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry over high heat for 3 minutes.
6
Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce. Toss everything together.
7
Return crispy tofu to the wok and toss to combine. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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