Ingredients:
- 14 oz (400g) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral oil
- 3 cups (540g) cooked brown rice, chilled overnight
- 1 tbsp (15ml) neutral oil
- 1 medium (110g) yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves (9g) garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (6g) fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup (130g) frozen peas and carrots mix, thawed
- 2 large (100g) eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 stalks (60g) green onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp (45ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (5ml) sriracha
Instructions:
- Toss the pressed tofu cubes in a bowl with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add tofu in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Wipe the pan if needed, add 1 tbsp of neutral oil, and sauté the diced onion for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the peas and carrots, stirring for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Push vegetables to the side and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them until just set.
- Add the chilled brown rice to the pan, stirring and pressing down to sear the grains for 3-5 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sriracha; pour over the rice and toss until evenly coated.
- Fold the crispy tofu and sliced green onions back into the pan, tossing briefly to combine and heat through.