Classic Thai Fried Rice

Submitted by lazyme

"From "Practical Thai Cooking" by Puangkram C. Schmitz & Michael J. Worman."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 1⁄2 lb tofu, diced
• 4 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaf, chopped
• 10 green onions, garnish
• cucumber, thinly sliced, garnish

directions

1. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
3. Add the curry paste and stir-fry until it releases its aroma.
4. Add the tofu and cook another 3 minutes.
5. Add the rice, mix and fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add the soy sauce, green onion and cilantro and transfer to a serving dish and garnish.
7. Serve immediately.
8. Refrigerated it will keep a couple of weeks.

Reviews

[CaliforniaJan]

We loved this...I made it as directed but since it was our main dish, I used more tofu than called for and also used several green onions in the recipe as well as on top. Also, I used brown rice just because I enjoy it and the recipe was great. Made for ZWT 9.