Best 4 Fried Black Rice With Ginger Tofu And Spinach Recipes

GINGERY TOFU AND SHIITAKE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop onto a plate.
• Add the tofu to the skillet, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then add the shiitakes and cook until golden, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg, tofu and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring to break up the egg and mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle with the scallions and serve.

SPICY RICE NOODLES WITH CRISPY TOFU AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. As the oven heats, press the tofu (you can do this by sandwiching the block in paper towels and placing a cutting board, plus a heavy pot, can or book on top).
• Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add the salt and oils, and toss to combine.
• Sprinkle the cornstarch, panko and sesame seeds, if using, and toss gently so the tofu cubes are coated.
• Spread on the prepared sheet and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping once, until golden-brown and crisp.
• While the tofu bakes, start the noodles: Put the dry rice noodles in a big, wide bowl. Fill a kettle, bring the water to a boil, and pour the boiling water over the noodles to cover. Set aside for 6 to 10 minutes, until the noodles are fully rehydrated and soft. (Time may vary by brand.) Then drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
• As the noodles soak, prepare the spicy sesame oil: In a small pot, combine sesame oil, peanut oil, garlic, ginger, red-pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook on the lowest heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until the garlic slices turn golden.
• Meanwhile, on your cutting board, make a small mound with the teaspoon of salt. Place the basil and the scallions on top, and use your knife to furiously chop and smash until you have a rough paste.
• Mix the basil paste into the bowl of rice noodles. Pile the baby spinach on top. Pour at least half of the hot oil immediately over the spinach, tossing so that the heat wilts the leaves slightly. Then add the juice of the 1/2 lime and toss to combine. Taste for salt and lime juice, and add more oil as you see fit.
• Arrange the tofu on top of the noodles, or mix them in so that the cubes hide like little treasures. For extra flair, garnish with additional sesame seeds and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.

GINGER TOFU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oven. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Cook the rice. Add the rice and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, simmer for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender (check package directions for the ultimate cooking time as I've found it varies depending on the type of brown rice I'm using).
• Bake the tofu. While the rice is cooking, line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place tofu on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.
• Make the sauce. Combine soy, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, sugar and garlic in a small bowl; whisk together. Set aside.
• Make the stir fry. When both tofu and rice are done, heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, and cook for 4-5 minutes, browning on all sides. Add peas, onion and carrots, cook for 2 minutes. Add rice and egg, cook for 1 minute, stirring continually. Add tamari mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
• Serve. Top each serving with 1 tbsp of green onion. Serve immediately.

GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Bring ginger, sugar, salt, and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil 2 minutes. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until most water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 7 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.