5 from 3 votes
Curried Tofu Hash with Cilantro Fried Rice
This tofu hash reheats very well in the microwave, so it's an excellent option for lunch to take to work or merely a make-ahead meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
518 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the curried tofu hash:
- 3 green onions white and green parts
- ½ carrot
- 14- ounce extra firm tofu block
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- ⅓ cup peas frozen
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
For the cilantro fried rice:
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus 1 teaspoon
- 2 cups white rice cooked
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
For the curried tofu hash:
- Finely chop the green onion, then set aside.
- Peel and shred the carrot, then set aside.
- Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, then grate on a box grater.
- In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until shimmering.
- Add the tofu to the oil and fry, stirring frequently, until it starts to turn light-brown (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in the carrot and fry for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the green onion and fry for 1 minute.
- Stir in the curry powder and the peas and fry until the peas are thawed.
- Stir in the soy sauce and the rice vinegar.
- Season with more soy sauce to taste.
Cup of Yum
For the cilantro fried rice:
- Lightly beat the egg, then set aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan until shimmering.
- Add the rice to the pan and fry, stirring frequently, until it starts to brown (about 10 minutes).
- Push the rice to the sides of the pan to create a small, empty space in the middle of the pan.
- Pour the remaining oil into the middle of the pan.
- Drizzle the egg into the middle of the pan and let sit, without stirring, for 10 seconds.
- Stir to distribute the egg evenly in the rice.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the soy sauce and the cilantro.
Nutrition Information
Calories
518kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
1431mg
(60%)
Potassium
630mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3181IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 518
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 518kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1431mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3181IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.