Description
Grilling tofu and making sesame rice is a simple yet satisfying combination. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp soya sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp (60 ml) red wine
- 7 oz (200 g) Tofu
- 1 C (237 ml) Basmati rice
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
- 0.5 C (118 ml) Green Peas
- 0.5 C (118 ml) French beans
- 2 Green chillis
- a couple of bulbs Spring onions
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Mix the soya, sugar, and red wine together in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the tofu pieces in this liquid for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook rice separately by boiling it in plenty of water and sieving it. Keep aside.
- Boil French beans and green peas in the microwave.
- In a pan, heat the oil and pour the marinated tofu along with the marinade. Let this stand on a medium flame for 5 minutes until the marinade boils and dries.
- Keep the tofu pieces aside.
- In the same pan, heat some oil and sauté the spring onions and chillies. Add sesame and poppy seeds and sauté until the seeds are roasted.
- Add beans and peas and sauté for a couple of minutes, then add rice. Mix well, taking care not to break the rice grains.
- Serve the fried rice with the tofu pieces on top. Garnish as required.
Notes
- For extra flavor, press the tofu to remove excess water before marinating.
- If you don’t have basmati rice, substitute with long-grain white rice.
- Store leftover rice and tofu separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20