Description
A bright, sweet, and savory fried rice bowl made with crispy tofu, juicy pineapple, chilled jasmine rice, vegetables, cashews, and a simple soy ginger sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned and drained
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/3 cup cashews, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, black pepper, garlic, and ginger.
- Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet, then add the tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden on several sides. Transfer the tofu to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil to the skillet. Add the peas and carrots, pineapple, and half the green onions. Stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the chilled rice and break up clumps with a spatula. Pour in the sauce and toss well.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is hot, glossy, and lightly toasted.
- Return the tofu to the skillet and toss gently.
- Sprinkle in the toasted cashews and remaining green onions.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use chilled rice for the best fried rice texture.
- Drain pineapple well before adding it to the pan.
- Press tofu for at least 10 minutes so it browns better.
- Add extra soy sauce or lime juice at the end if the flavor needs a boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu fried rice, pineapple fried rice, vegan fried rice, vegetarian rice bowl, easy tofu dinner