Fried Rice With Scallions Edamame And Tofu Food

EDAMAME FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and egg whites, season with salt and pepper.
• In a hot wok, spray a little oil and cook the eggs.
• When cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
• Let the wok get really hot.
• Add oil and cook onions, scallion whites, carrots and garlic for about 30-60 seconds, careful not to burn.
• Add brown rice and stir well a few minutes to heat through.
• Add cooked egg along with soy sauce, scallion greens and edamame, mixing well for about 3-4 minutes.

FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cut the tofu into 1/2-inch slices and wrap in three layers of paper towels. Then, sandwich the bundle between two plates, set a 28-ounce can of tomatoes on top and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. Unwrap and cube.
• Heat the wok as hot as you can get it. If you turn off the lights, the bottom should glow...I am not kidding. When the wok is very hot, add the sesame oil (there will be smoke) and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately add the cold rice, edamame and scallions and fry, moving constantly, for 2 minutes, or until the scallions wilt. Add the soy sauce, chile paste and basil and fry for 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

THAI-STYLE TOFU FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Mix the oyster sauce, fish sauce, Sriracha, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Blot the tofu cubes dry and add to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes; remove to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green beans, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the oyster-sauce mixture, browned tofu and bean sprouts to the skillet. Stir until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the fried rice among bowls and top with basil, scallions and cashews. Serve with lime wedges and more Sriracha.

FRIED RICE WITH SCALLIONS, EDAMAME AND TOFU BY ELLIE KRIEGER

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet until very hot.
• Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the rice, red pepper, edamame, corn and tofu and stir, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Make a 3-inch well in the center of the rice mixture.
• Add 1 teaspoon of canola oil, then add the eggs and cook until nearly fully scrambled.
• Stir the eggs into the rice mixture, then add soy sauce and incorporate thoroughly.
• Serve hot.

TOFU AND RICE WITH SCALLION OIL

Steps:

• Cut the tofu block crosswise into 6 equal segments, then cut the segments into 3 equal pieces to make 18 pieces. Press the tofu pieces between paper towels to dry them. Set aside.
• Add the scallions, fish sauce and sugar to a medium heatproof bowl and place the bowl next to the stove. Place a wire rack in a baking pan or sheet and place next to the stove as well.
• Add 2 1/2 inches of oil to a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan or high-walled cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat. When the oil reaches 190 degrees F (see Cook's Note), ladle out 1/2 cup of oil and slowly pour over the scallion mixture; it should sizzle. Set aside the scallion oil while you fry the tofu.
• Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan to 375 degrees F. Add the tofu and fry until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the tofu to the wire rack-lined baking pan to drain.
• Divide the tofu among 2 to 3 bowls of rice. Stir the scallion oil to incorporate the oil with the scallions, then ladle generous spoonfuls over the tofu.