Ghanaian Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of minced ginger
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 medium red onion chopped
• 1/2 large carrot grated
• 3 stalks green onions finely diced
• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1 veggie bouillon cube
• 5 cups day old rice (long grain rice)
• 1 tsp soy sauce (adjust to your taste)
• 1/2 block extra firm tofu (~200 grams)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Press the tofu to squeeze out extra moisture

2. 2

   In a pan at medium heat, add 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and crumble the tofu into the pan

3. 3

   Sauté the tofu for about five minutes till it is dry and turning slightly golden

4. 4

   Set the tofu aside

5. 5

   In the same pan at medium heat, add another 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and sauté the onions, garlic, ginger and the white parts of the green onion till soft (use a tbsp of water if the pan is getting dry)

6. 6

   Once soft, add the rest of your vegetables and spices

7. 7

   Mix the veggies around to let all the spices coat everything

8. 8

   After a few minutes, mix in the tofu

9. 9

   Then add in your rice one cup at a time to make sure that everything mixes and incorporates well.

10. 10

    Once all the rice has been added, add in the soy sauce and mix well. Add more to your salt preference

11. 11

    Serve with shito and choice of plantbased protein