Welcome, culinary adventurers! Today, we’re diving into the deliciously spicy world of crispy tofu fried rice. This dish is the perfect way to impress your taste buds while harnessing the magical powers of tofu. Grab your spatula, and let’s get cooking!
Crispy Tofu Spicy Fried Rice
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our main protagonist—the crispy tofu! This dish is loaded with flavor and guaranteed to make your friends wonder if you’ve been secretly taking cooking classes. So, without further ado, let’s get your kitchen ready for a flavor explosion!
### Ingredients:
- 1 block of firm tofu, drained and pressed
- 2 cups of cooked jasmine rice (preferably leftover, because cold rice is the best kind of rice)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more if you like to sweat!)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced (because we’re fancy)
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for that extra dizzle of flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- First, channel your inner tofu ninja and cut the pressed tofu into bite-sized cubes.
- Next, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, toss in the tofu cubes. Fry them until they’re golden and crispy on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes, and it’s the perfect time to practice your best culinary dance moves!
- Once your tofu is beautifully crispy, remove it from the skillet and set it aside. In the same pan, add a splash more oil if needed and toss in the diced carrot, bell pepper, and garlic. Sizzle for about 3-4 minutes until they’re just soft.
- Now, bring back your fabulous tofu and add it to the pan with the veggies. Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix everything together like you’re conducting a delicious symphony.
- Finally, garnish with sliced green onions, and there you have it—a colorful plate of crispy tofu spicy fried rice that will bring joy to your taste buds and impress everyone at the dinner table. Enjoy!
Now that you’ve mastered this dish, get ready to be crowned the king or queen of tofu! Happy cooking!
