Description
A colorful plant-based pineapple fried rice made with chilled jasmine rice, crispy tofu, juicy pineapple, crisp vegetables, sesame, cilantro, and a savory soy-ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 14 ounces firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, finely shredded
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, lime juice, and black pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the hot skillet. Add the tofu and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet. Stir in the garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, purple cabbage, peas, and the white parts of the green onions. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chilled rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
- Add the pineapple and cooked tofu. Pour in the sauce and toss for 2 to 3 minutes, until hot and evenly coated.
- Turn off the heat and fold in the green parts of the green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with extra lime juice if desired.
Notes
- Use cold rice for the best fried texture.
- Drain pineapple well to prevent soggy rice.
- Press tofu before cooking so it browns better.
- Cook in a wide skillet or wok so the rice fries instead of steams.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pineapple fried rice, pineapple rice, tofu fried rice, plant based dinner, easy vegan rice bowl