Ginger, Scallion, and Teriyaki Fried Rice
A simple and easy yet super tasty and flavour-packed Ginger, Scallion, and Teriyaki Fried Rice! This is also a perfect way to use up whatever leftover veggies you have lying in your fridge!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 220 g block extra firm tofu or other protein of choice (1/2 lb)
- 1 tbsp ginger scallion oil* ((see notes))
- 1 tbsp ginger scallion sauce*
- 1-2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 cups leftover rice (I used white rice)
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (or more! Feel free adjust according to desired taste)
- 3 tbsp ginger scallion sauce* (see notes)
- 1/8 tsp white pepper or black pepper
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for colour)
Instructions
- 1
Press the tofu. You can wrap the tofu in towels and place a plate on top of it until excess liquid is absorbed by the towels. You can also opt to use a tofu press.
- 2
Afterwards, slice them into small 1/2” (1.25cm) cubes.
- 3
Heat a large pan or wok over medium high heat.
- 4
Once hot, add in the ginger scallion oil. I like to add in the oil from the jar for extra fragrant, but you can also just use regular oil.
- 5
Add in the onions and sauté until translucent.
- 6
Add in the ginger scallion sauce. Sauté for 1 minutes until really fragrant.
- 7
Add in the tofu cubes and then turn up the heat.
- 8
Add in the teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
- 9
Leave the tofu to cook over medium high heat for it to turn lightly brown and crisp. I usually do so by leaving the tofu untouched for 1-2 minutes at a time before moving around to cook the other sides.
- 10
Once the tofu is cooked to your liking, add in the peas and bell pepper or other veggies of choice.
- 11
Leave the veggies to cook for a few minutes until tender.
- 12
Add in 1 tbsp (or more) of the ginger scallion sauce.
- 13
Add in the leftover rice.
- 14
Pour in the teriyaki sauce.
- 15
Mix the rice well and feel free to add more teriyaki sauce if needed.
- 16
Add in the pepper and mix well. And if using, add in the dark soy sauce, for colour.
- 17
Add in the remaining ginger scallion sauce and then cook down the fried rice for 2 to 3 more minutes over medium high heat. Taste the rice and feel free to season it more as needed.
- 18
Turn off the heat and serve the rice in a bowl! Feel free to top with some fresh scallions and more ginger scallion sauce if desired. Enjoy!!