Seaweed Fried Rice
This is a simple yet tasty Seaweed Fried Rice packed with crushed roasted nori or seaweed snacks that were pan-fried until lightly golden, sesame seeds, veggies, and tofu. This fried rice recipe is also easy to customize - feel free to add vegetables and protein of your choice for a complete meal ready in less than 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 pack seaweed snack or nori (5g/0.17oz pack)
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1-2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, sunflower, etc)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 green onion white and green parts separated
- 1 small bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup chopped vegetables , I used a frozen mix of peas, carrots, corn
- 3.5 oz smoked tofu or extra firm pressed tofu
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce to taste
- 2 tsp dark mushroom soy sauce for colour (optional)
- Drizzle sesame oil
To Serve
- More crushed seaweed for topping
- Sesame seeds for topping
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Crush the seaweed into smaller pieces.
- Heat a large wok of pan over medium heat.
- If using raw sesame seeds, toast this on the pan or wok until lightly toasted.
- Add 1 tbsp cooking oil. Add the crushed seaweed and toast the seaweed until lightly brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan of wok, add more oil as needed.
- Sauté the white parts of the green onion. Add the garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook until aromatic and tender.
- Sauté the veggies and tofu or other vegetables and protein you’re using.
- Season with some salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the leftover rice. Break apart any large chunks.
- Season the rice with soy sauce and dark soy sauce (if using, to color). Mix well until the rice is coated.
- Allow the rice to cook for 2-3 minutes on medium high.
- Add in the seaweed-sesame mix. Mix well and season to taste, if needed. Add some sesame oil, if desired.
- Garnish with some green onions, sesame seeds, and more crushed seaweed, if desired. Serve while hot. Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL INFO
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5970IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
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