Thai Basil Fried Rice (oil free)

A popular and flavorful dish of stir-fried rice that is a staple in Thai cuisine.

Brown Rice:

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice

Tofu:

  • 1 pkg Organic Extra Firm Tofu (cubed)

Vegetables:

  • 1 head broccoli (florets)
  • 1 large carrot (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1/2 orange bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 cup purple cabbage (cut into strips)
  • 1 cup green cabbage (cut into strips)
  • Handful (Snow peas)
  • 1 can baby corn
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 onion (slivered)
  • Other veggies of your choice

Spicy sauce mix:

  • 4-5 Thai green chilies (finely chopped or chili garlic sauce)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 lime Zest and juice
  • Soy Sauce (1 tsp for each vegetable or liquid Aminos)

Garnish

  • 1 bunch green onions (chopped)
  • 1 big bunch fresh thai basil (finely chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Roll cubes of tofu in the spicy sauce and bake for 10-15 mins until edges are firm. Set aside.
  2. Water saute each vegetable separately since cooking times are different along with spicy sauce mix. Set aside.
  3. Make enough sauce for brown rice and water saute the rice for a few minutes.
  4. Add all the rice and veggies and toss in baked & seasoned tofu, chopped basil, scallions, and sesame seeds (optional) at the end. Eat cold or hot.
  5. Serve with green papaya salad and peanut lime dressing.
  6. ENJOY!

Green Papaya Salad:

3 cups green papaya, grated

1 carrot, grated

1 roma tomato, thin slivers

 

Peanut Lime Dressing:

½ cup peanut better

2 tablespoons lime juice

2-4 dates

1-2 Jalapenos or Thai chilis

2-4 tablespoons soy sauce

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