Peanut Sauce Fried Rice with Tofu, Carrots, Red bell pepper, Cabbage
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Fusion
Peanut Sauce Fried Rice with Tofu, Carrots, Red bell pepper, Cabbage
Description
Peanut Sauce Fried Rice with Tofu, Carrots, Red bell pepper, and Cabbage is a savory dish that includes a blend of stir-fried vegetables and tofu combined with a rich peanut sauce. The sauce is made by blending peanut butter with fresh ginger and garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and zest, cilantro, Sriracha, cayenne, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and coconut milk for creaminess. The rice is cooked separately and then incorporated into the pan with the sautéed vegetables and tofu, allowing the peanut sauce to coat all ingredients evenly. The result is a dish with a creamy, slightly spicy, and tangy taste with a mix of tender and crisp vegetable textures.
This fried rice can be served hot as a complete meal. Garnishing with fresh cilantro and a dash of red pepper flakes or cayenne enhances the flavors and adds a touch of freshness and heat.
Variations include substituting almond butter if peanut allergies are a concern, using sunflower seed butter for nut-free needs, or omitting tofu and using coconut aminos to keep it soy-free. The dish can be adjusted in spiciness and saltiness according to preference.
Ingredients
For the peanut sauce:
- 3 to 4 tbsp peanut butter I usually use almond butter, or almond butter, smooth
- 1 inch ginger coarsely chopped, piece, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp soy sauce or use coconut aminos to make soy-free
- 1 to 2 tsp lime juice
- kaffir lime zest or regular lime, zest of ½ kaffir lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Sriracha sauce to taste, or asian chili sauce
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper or more
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar or other sweetener
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or other non dairy milk
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot sliced
- 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced
- 7 oz tofu or use more veggies or cooked chickpeas, pressed and cubed
- 3/4 cup cabbage or other veggies like broccoli, loosely packed, chopped
- 2.5 cups rice I usually use half brown and half white rice, or other grains of choice, cooked
- salt to taste
- red pepper flakes or cayenne as needed
- lime juice or lemon juice to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro loosely packed chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients under peanut sauce until smooth. Taste and adjust spice, salt, sweet. Keep aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and a pinch of salt. Toss and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, carrots and bell pepper. Toss well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the Tofu and cabbage, toss well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the peanut sauce and mix well. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the sauce starts to bubble.
- Add in the cooked rice and salt. Mix well. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Add cayenne or red pepper flakes to taste. If the rice feels too dry, sprinkle in some non dairy milk and mix well. Cover and cook for a minute. Let the rice sit covered for another few minutes.
- Add a good dash of lemon or lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and red pepper flakes or cayenne. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter to keep the sauce peanut-free.
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter in the peanut sauce.
- To make the dish soy-free, omit tofu and use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 6605IU | 132% |
| Vitamin C | 56.7mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.