Fried Rice with Tofu

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (200g) jasmine rice
• 2 tbsp (30g) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (200g) extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 cup (150g) chopped onion
• 1 cup (120g) chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup (120g) chopped red bell pepper
• 3 cloves (6g) chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup (120ml) low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60ml) oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp (15g) Chinese rice wine
• 1 tbsp (15g) brown sugar
• 1 tsp (5g) ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup (10g) chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the tofu and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
4. Push the tofu to the side of the skillet and add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened about 5 minutes.
5. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is heated through and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the cilantro.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrate: 45g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Slightly sweet and tangy
• Fluffy rice with crispy tofu and tender vegetables

User Comments:

• "This fried rice is amazing! The combination of tofu and vegetables makes it a perfect balance of flavors."
• "I love the crispy texture of the tofu. It adds a nice crunch to the dish."
• "The sauce is so delicious. It's not too salty or sweet, and it complements the rice and vegetables perfectly."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use extra-firm tofu to prevent it from crumbling during cooking.
• If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute dry sherry or Mirin.
• Cook the rice until it is al dente. Overcooked rice will become mushy when fried.