Crispy Tofu Vegetable Fried Rice

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A flavorful plant-based meal with fried rice packed with crispy tofu, colorful vegetables, and a savory soy-ginger sauce. Use your day old cooked rice for this easy and simple vegan recipe.

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Crispy Tofu Vegetable Fried Rice

This crispy tofu vegetable fried rice is a quick, veggie-loaded comfort dish with golden tofu bites and seasoned fried rice with flavor in every bite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Crispy Tofu

• 2 packages firm tofu
• 1 Tbsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup cornstarch

Vegetable Fried Rice

• 3 cups cold cooked rice day old
• 3 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup frozen vegetables

Method

 

1. Remove firm tofu from package and discard liquid and package. Dry and press your tofu with paper towel, then cut into large cubes.
2. Add tofu to a bowl and toss with seasoning and cornstarch until evenly combined.
3. Put one layer of coated tofu into air fryer, spray with cooking spray, and air fry until crispy. Check periodically to shake the tofu.
4. For the vegetable fried rice, add your day old cold rice to a pot with the soy sauce, sesame oil, and frozen vegetables. Cook on stove top until heated through.
5. Serve and finish with chili oil or scallions.