Easy and Healthy Vegan Fried Rice Recipe
Healthy vegan fried rice that can be made in advance. Perfect for lunch and dinner adding vegetables to make it healthier.
Ingredients Needed
- 2 cups of Japanese rice (cooked)
- 1 head broccoli (cut)
- 1 medium carrot (cube)
- 1/2 pack shiitake mushroom (slice)
- 1 pack firm tofu (cube)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- pinch of chili flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and cook rice in advance.
- Make sure tofu is dry and press (no excess water) chopped into cubes and fry until golden brown. You can use a pan or casserole to fry the tofu.
- Stir fry the carrot for a few minutes and set aside.
- Stir fry mushrooms for a few minutes until golden brown and set aside.
- Stir fry broccoli for a few minutes and set aside.
- Prepare rice by breaking it down using a wooden spoon/ladle or your hand to ensure rice is loose.
- Saute garlic and onion until golden brown. Add rice and stir fry together until the aroma comes out. Keep on mixing for about 5 minutes.
- Add the other cooked ingredients one at a time. Tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and broccoli, lower the heat to avoid burning. Ensure all ingredients are mixed well.
- Add soy sauce and stir well. Add a pinch of salt, pepper and chili flakes to taste.
- Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil. This is optional.
- Serve while it's hot.
Notes
Cooking Notes:
- You can chop the tofu into smaller pieces and make it similar to a scrambled egg and fry before adding in the fried rice.
- Choose any veggies you would like to add.
- If you use frozen peas and corn, cook them first too before adding.
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