Szechuan Tofu With Veggie Fried Rice Recipe

About this recipe

A bold and flavorful Chinese-inspired dinner featuring crispy tofu tossed in a spicy Szechuan sauce. Served with aromatic vegetable fried rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• - Fresh Tofu
• 1 kg Rice
• 250 g Carrot
• 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
• 1 bunch Spring Onion
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 90 g Dark Soy Sauce
• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• 100 g Salt
• 50 g Black Pepper
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Pat dry the tofu and cut it into small cubes for even frying.
2. 2. Coat the tofu cubes in cornstarch and a pinch of salt for crispiness.
3. 3. Heat sesame oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides.
4. 4. Remove the tofu and in the same pan, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
5. 5. Add chopped carrots, capsicum, and spring onions; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
6. 6. Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, and a pinch of black pepper, mixing well.
7. 7. In a separate bowl, mix Szechuan sauce with water to make a smooth paste.
8. 8. Pour the Szechuan sauce mixture into the pan and toss the fried tofu to coat evenly.
9. 9. Let the tofu simmer in the sauce for 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
10. 10. Serve the Szechuan tofu hot over the vegetable fried rice.