Tofu Fried Rice

Tofu Fried Rice
from Vegan on the Cheap pg. 143

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 c soy sauce
• 2 T ketchup
• 2 T rice vinegar
• 2 t toasted sesame oil
• 1 T canola oil
• 1 medium yellow onoin, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 oz white mushrooms, chopped
• 1 t grated fresh ginger
• 8 oz extra firm tofu, drained and crumbled
• 3 c cold cooked rice
• 1 cup thawed frozen peas
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar and sesame oil and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the onoin and carrots, cover and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Uncover, and stir in the garlic, mushrooms and ginger. Add the tofu and cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture, stirring to coat.
3. Add the rice and peas. Stir-fry until well mixed and heated through. Season with S & P, and taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more soy sauce if necessary. Serve immediately.