Ginger, Scallion, and Teriyaki Fried Rice

5 from 1 vote

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!

Print Recipe Pin this Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Japanese

Servings

Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients

For the Tofu/Protein of Choice

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* (see notes), homemade recipe here
1-2 tbsp teriyaki sauce adjust according to desired taste, homemade recipe here
Pinch of salt and pepper

Fried Rice

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

Tofu

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.
Afterwards, slice them into small 1/2” (1.25cm) cubes.
Heat a large pan or wok over medium high heat.
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.
Add in the onions and sauté until translucent.
Add in the ginger scallion sauce. Sauté for 1 minutes until really fragrant.
Add in the tofu cubes and then turn up the heat.
Add in the teriyaki sauce. Sprinkle some salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
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.

Fried Rice

Once the tofu is cooked to your liking, add in the peas and bell pepper or other veggies of choice.
Leave the veggies to cook for a few minutes until tender.
Add in 1 tbsp (or more) of the ginger scallion sauce.
Add in the leftover rice.
Pour in the teriyaki sauce.
Mix the rice well and feel free to add more teriyaki sauce if needed.
Add in the pepper and mix well. And if using, add in the dark soy sauce, for colour.
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.
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!!

Notes

GINGER SCALLION OIL - You can opt to use neutral oil or even sesame oil if you want extra flavour!

GINGER SCALLION SAUCE - Instead of using ginger scallion sauce, you can also opt to use 3 tbsp chopped green onions and and 1 tbsp minced ginger then just sauté it in the oil to cook down. But I highly recommend making some ginger scallion sauce!

NUTRITIONAL INFO

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Please leave a rating or comment and share a photo on Instagram, and tag me @thefoodietakesflight or use #thefoodietakesflight :)