Hunan Fried Rice

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold-pressed canola oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 cup minced scallion
• 3 cups cold cooked rice

Recipe

• 1 in a shallow bowl, combine the soy sauce, sherry, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne.
• 2 add in the tofu and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 3 drain the tofu, reserving the marinade; blend the reserved marinade with the cornstarch and add to the tofu, tossing to coat.
• 4 heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over med-high heat.
• 5 add in the bell pepper, cabbage, and scallions; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• 6 add in the tofu and marinade; stir-fry until the liquid is nearly absorbed.
• 7 add in the rice and stir-fry until heated through and well combined.