Garlic Ginger Tofu Fried Rice

Name: Garlic Ginger Tofu Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese-american
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu; 3 cups frozen cooked white rice; 1 cup frozen peas and carrots; 3 whole eggs; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 3 stalks green onions

⏱ 20 min

🍽 Serves 4

≈ $6.20 ($1.55/serving)

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Why this fits a family on a budget

Using frozen rice and pantry staples like soy sauce and garlic powder keeps this meal well under $2 per serving. The whole dish comes together in one pan in about 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu

• 3 cups frozen cooked white rice

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 3 whole eggs

• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 0.5 tsp ground ginger

• 3 stalks green onions

Instructions

1. Press tofu dry by wrapping it in a clean kitchen towel and pressing firmly for 2 minutes, then cut into small 1/2-inch cubes.

2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until you can feel warmth when you hold your hand 3 inches above it.

3. Add vegetable oil to the pan, then add tofu cubes in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown, then stir and cook another 2 minutes.

4. Push tofu to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty side and scramble them with a spatula, cooking about 1-2 minutes until no shiny liquid egg remains.

5. Add frozen rice and frozen peas and carrots directly to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any rice clumps, until rice is heated through and slightly crispy.

6. Sprinkle garlic powder and ground ginger over the rice, then drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over everything. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.

7. Taste and add a splash more soy sauce if needed. Cook 1 more minute until everything is fragrant and well combined.

8. Slice green onions and scatter over the top before serving. The dish is ready when the rice looks lightly toasted and nothing is sticking in clumps.

Contains: soy, eggs. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.

Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.

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