Crispy Tofu Fried Rice

Name: Crispy Tofu Fried Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 block firm tofu; 5 cup cooked white rice, for serving; 1 cup white onion; 1/2 cup carrots; 1/2 cup diced green beans; 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 cup mung bean sprouts; 2 clove garlic; 1 scallion; 4 tbsp neutral oil; 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 pinch turmeric

This crispy tofu fried rice is packed with savory flavor, colorful vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice. Golden tofu adds satisfying texture, while soy sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics bring everything together for a fast, hearty meal.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

firm tofu
1 block
cooked white rice, for serving
5 cup
white onion
1 cup
carrots
0.5 cup
diced green beans
0.5 cup
frozen corn kernels
0.5 cup
mung bean sprouts
2 cup
garlic
2 clove
scallion
1
neutral oil
4 tbsp
cornstarch
1 tbsp
nutritional yeast
1 tbsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
light soy sauce
2 tsp
dark soy sauce
1 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp
white pepper
0.3 tsp
garlic powder
0.3 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
turmeric
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Drain the tofu and gently squeeze out as much liquid as possible over the sink. Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and press again to remove excess moisture so it browns well.

In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, 2 tbsp neutral oil, white pepper, and garlic powder until a thick paste forms.

Break the tofu into bite-size chunks and add it to the bowl. Toss gently with a spatula until every piece is evenly coated.

Cook the tofu in an air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until crisp and golden at the edges. If you do not have an air fryer, pan-fry the tofu in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.

If using cold leftover rice, loosen any clumps with damp hands and let it sit at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients. If cooking fresh rice, rinse it well, cook it with slightly less water than usual, then spread it on a tray to cool so it dries out slightly.