Mushroom Tofu Fried Rice

This Mushroom Tofu Fried rice makes a protein packed meal since it con tains the goodness of both mushrooms and tofu combined with spices and veggies. Most species of mushroom are high in fibre and provide vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, biotin, cobalamins, ascorbic acid. Tofu is undoubtedly rich in protein. This takes hardly any time to prepare and it is a great way to finish up left over rice and veggies. You can add in any of your favorite vegetables as well.

Ingredients ( Serves 3)

Long-grain rice (Basmati) - 1 1/2 cups Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced (or any variety) - 1 cup White mushrooms, sliced thin - 1/2 cup
Extra-firm tofu (diced)- 3/4 cup 
Capsicum/ Bell Pepper - 1 chopped
Tomato - 1 finely chopped 
Dried red-pepper flakes - 1/4 teaspoon 
Grated fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon 
Scallions(green onions) including green tops, sliced thin - 5 to 6 in number 
Teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon 
Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon or as per taste 
Cup frozen peas - 1/4 cup 
Cooking oil - 3 tablespoons

Directions

Cook the rice with enough water . Fluff with fork and seperate the rice grains.

Shallow fry the tofu in a teaspoon of cooking oil till it turns into a golden brown color. This helps the tofu to maintain its shape and stays crisp.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Add half the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

        

In the same frying pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil over moderate heat. Add the red-pepper flakes, ginger, bell pepper, tomato and scallions and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to moderately high and add the rice, salt, and soy sauce. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes and then add the peas and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until everything's warm, another 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve warm with raita or any chinese side dish.

I served this fried rice along with Gobi Manchurian.

This goes off to Srivalli's Rice Mela

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