Thai Basil Fried Rice with Sesame Tofu
This Thai basil fried rice features the most flavorful basil fried rice with lots of crispy sesame marinated tofu. - it's so easy to make in minutes using leftover cooked rice!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
Sesame Tofu
- 1 block (12 oz) extra-firm tofu (pressed for 15 minutes)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
Thai Basil Fried Rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 bunch green onions, white parts finely minced and green parts cut into 1-in pieces
- 1-3 small Thai red chilies, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 cup chopped fresh Thai basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
Sesame Tofu
- Place tofu in a square dish. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and garlic until smooth. Pour over tofu and marinate in fridge 1 hour (or up to 6)
- Remove tofu from marinade and chop tofu into 1/4-in cubes. Reserve tofu marinade and set aside.
Thai Basil Fried Rice
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat bottom. Add tofu and cook on all sides until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Heat same wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat bottom. Add carrots and saute until tender. Add green parts of onion and cook until just slightly wilted. Add white parts, chilies, and ginger and cook an few extra minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice to skillet and cook until rice is heated through. Add basil, tofu marinade and browned tofu and stir well until combined. Season rice with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm with sesame seeds on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store fried rice in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9.3g | Fat: 10.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 4.7g | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 9mg