Thai Basil Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup - Cooked rice

• 1/2 block - Tofu (pressed and water removed)

• 1/4 cup - Bell Peppers

• 1 - Carrot (med)

• 4 to 5 - Beans

• 3 cloves - Garlic (minced)

• 3 stalk - Spring Onions (Whites and greens separated)

• 1/2 cup - Basil (chopped)

• Soy Sauce - 3 tbsp + 2 tbsp

• Veg Oyster sauce - 1 tbsp

• Brown Sugar - 1 tsp

• Rice Vinegar - 1 tsp

• Garlic Powder - 1/2 tsp

• Lemon Juice - 2 tbsp

• Sesame oil - 2 tbsp

• Salt and Pepper
  

Directions

• Cook rice, cool it. Mix 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil to rice.

• Mix soy sauce (3 tbsp), veg oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic powder and lemon juice.

• Press and drain tofu, cube them. Marinate the cubed tofu in the mixed sauce.

• Heat oil in a wok. Add cubed tofu and saute till they get crisp. Keep aside.

• Add garlic and white part of onions.

• Add veggies and tofu, saute for 3 to 4 mins. Add the marinated sauce along with veggies.

• Add rice, salt, pepper and sesame oil (1 tbsp). Mix well.

• Add chopped basil and mix well. Cook for 1 to 2 mins.

• Garnish with green parts of the spring onions.