Arroz frito com gengibre, cebolinha e teriyaki

Ingredientes

• 220 g block extra firm tofu or other protein of choice (1/2 lb)
• 1 tbsp ginger scallion oil* ((see notes))
• 1 tbsp ginger scallion sauce*
• 1-2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 cups leftover rice (I used white rice)
• 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (or more! Feel free adjust according to desired taste)
• 3 tbsp ginger scallion sauce* (see notes)
• 1/8 tsp white pepper or black pepper
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for colour)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- Tofu ---

2. 2

   Press the tofu. You can wrap the tofu in towels and place a plate on top of it until excess liquid is absorbed by the towels. You can also opt to use a tofu press.

3. 3

   Afterwards, slice them into small 1/2” (1.25cm) cubes.

4. 4

   Heat a large pan or wok over medium high heat.

5. 5

   Once hot, add in the ginger scallion oil. I like to add in the oil from the jar for extra fragrant, but you can also just use regular oil.

6. 6

   Add in the onions and sauté until translucent.

7. 7

   Add in the ginger scallion sauce. Sauté for 1 minutes until really fragrant.

8. 8

   Add in the tofu cubes and then turn up the heat.

9. 9

   Add in the teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.

10. 10

    Leave the tofu to cook over medium high heat for it to turn lightly brown and crisp. I usually do so by leaving the tofu untouched for 1-2 minutes at a time before moving around to cook the other sides.

11. 11

    --- Fried Rice ---

12. 12

    Once the tofu is cooked to your liking, add in the peas and bell pepper or other veggies of choice.

13. 13

    Leave the veggies to cook for a few minutes until tender.

14. 14

    Add in 1 tbsp (or more) of the ginger scallion sauce.

15. 15

    Add in the leftover rice.

16. 16

    Pour in the teriyaki sauce.

17. 17

    Mix the rice well and feel free to add more teriyaki sauce if needed.

18. 18

    Add in the pepper and mix well. And if using, add in the dark soy sauce, for colour.

19. 19

    Add in the remaining ginger scallion sauce and then cook down the fried rice for 2 to 3 more minutes over medium high heat. Taste the rice and feel free to season it more as needed.

20. 20

    Turn off the heat and serve the rice in a bowl! Feel free to top with some fresh scallions and more ginger scallion sauce if desired. Enjoy!!