Dinner for 2

Peanut Tofu Fried Rice

Name: Peanut Tofu Fried Rice
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter; 1 inch piece of fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 1/2 tsp lime juice; zest of 1/2 a kaffir lime; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 2 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce (optional); 1/4 tsp or more cayenne; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp or more sugar or other sweetener; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 cup or more coconut milk; 2 tsp oil; 1/2 red onion thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 1/2 red pepper thinly sliced; 7 oz tofu pressed and cubed; 3/4 cup loosely packed chopped cabbage; 2 1/2 cups cooked rice or other grains of choice; salt to taste (optional); red pepper flakes or cayenne as needed (optional); lime or lemon juice to taste (optional); 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Tofu, vegetables, and rice stir-fry with a creamy peanut sauce flavored with ginger, lime, garlic, and chili.

$2.87per serving $$

35 minstart to table

2servings

Chinese Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Dinners

Ingredients

3 1/2 tbsp smooth peanut butter or almond butter
1 inch piece of fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp lime juice
zest of 1/2 a kaffir lime
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce or asian chili sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp or more cayenne
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp or more sugar or other sweetener
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup or more coconut milk
2 tsp oil
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 red pepper thinly sliced
7 oz tofu pressed and cubed
3/4 cup loosely packed chopped cabbage
2 1/2 cups cooked rice or other grains of choice
salt to taste (optional)
red pepper flakes or cayenne as needed (optional)
lime or lemon juice to taste (optional)
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps

Whisk the peanut butter, ginger, two garlic cloves, soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, sriracha, cayenne, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and coconut milk for 5 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the red onion, remaining garlic, carrots, and red pepper for 7 minutes.
Add the tofu and cook for 8 minutes, turning it until lightly browned.
Add the cabbage and cooked rice, and stir-fry for 10 minutes until hot.
Stir in the peanut sauce and cook for 5 minutes, then add cilantro, lime juice, or chili if desired.

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