Name: Tofu and snake bean fried rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon vegetable or peanut oil, plus extra, to deep-fry; 300 gram snake beans, cut into 5cm lengths; 1/4 cup cornflour; 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder; 300 gram firm tofu, drained, chopped; 3 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 fresh long red chilli, finely chopped; 3 cup cooked jasmine rice; 2 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce

Tofu and snake bean fried rice

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

20M

Total

35M

Ingredients

2 teaspoon vegetable or peanut oil, plus extra, to deep-fry

300 gram snake beans, cut into 5cm lengths

1/4 cup cornflour

1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder

300 gram firm tofu, drained, chopped

3 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 fresh long red chilli, finely chopped

3 cup cooked jasmine rice

2 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce

Method

1.Heat a wok or large frying pan over moderately high heat. Add half the oil; swirl to coat surface. Add beans; stir-fry for 8 minutes or until lightly charred and tender. Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl; cover to keep warm.

2.Combine cornflour and five spice powder on a large flat plate. Add tofu; turn to coat.

3.Heat extra oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over moderate heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing oil). Deep-fry tofu, in batches, for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Slice tofu pieces in half.

4.Add remaining oil to wok over moderate heat. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, onion and chilli for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

5.Return beans to wok. Add rice and soy sauce; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add tofu; toss to combine. Serve.

Swap snake beans for green beans.
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