Black Sesame Fried Rice with Tofu Egg

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Pat dry firm tofu.
  2. 2Crumble the tofu into a bowl.
  3. 3Fry the crumbled tofu in a hot pan.
  4. 4Add soy sauce to the tofu.
  5. 5Add mirin to the tofu.
  6. 6Add turmeric to the tofu.
  7. 7Add nutritional yeast to the tofu.
  8. 8Turn off the stove.
  9. 9Add kala namak to the tofu.
  10. 10Fry ginger and spring onion until fragrant.
  11. 11Add overnight rice.
  12. 12Loosen the rice and give it some nice wok hay.
  13. 13Drizzle soy sauce over the rice.
  14. 14Toss the rice.
  15. 15Add black sesame paste.
  16. 16Toss the rice to incorporate the black sesame paste.
  17. 17Fold in white pepper.
  18. 18Add the cooked tofu egg.
  19. 19Turn off the stove.
  20. 20Sprinkle kala namak and spring onion.
  21. 21Toss the fried rice to combine.
  22. 22Serve the fried rice in a bowl.

Ingredients

  • 250 g firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp mirin
  • 0.25 turmeric
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 pinch kala namak (black salt)
  • 2 portions overnight rice
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp spring onion
  • 1 tbsp black sesame paste
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 1 pinch kala namak
  • 1 tbsp mirin

Equipment

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Tips

  • Save this recipe for when you want a special fried rice and eat slowly.
  • Adjust soy sauce to your taste.
  • Add extra spring onion for garnish.
  • Mirin is optional.