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* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Pineapple And Fried Rice

 

Recipe By : This Can't be Tofu! by Deborah Madison, page 74

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Fruits Main Dishes, Vegetarian

Rice Soyfoods

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 pieces commercially prepared deep-fried tofu -- (optional)

1 carton firm tofu -- drained

2 tablespoons roasted peanut oil

salt

1 bunch scallions -- thinly sliced

including half of the greens

1 red or yellow bell pepper

diced into small squares

8 snow peas -- trimmed

and sliced into long strips

3 cups cooked rice -- up to 4

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

5 slices canned pineapple

chopped into large pieces

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons chopped toasted peanuts

OR roasted cashews

 

Makes 3 to 4 servings.

 

Whatever happened to fried rice, anyway? It's such a good idea and so easy

to make. All kinds of goodies can go into it - a few toasted cashews,

small bits of chicken or shrimp, all kinds of vegetables and, of course,

tofu. I combine slivers of deep fried tofu with large pieces of regular

tofu that have been sauteed until golden. White rice makes a very pretty

background for all the different ingredients, but brown rice is nuttier

tasting and better for you. Whichever you choose, start with cold,

leftover rice. A mound of steamed napa cabbage or stir-fried tat soi on

the side makes a good, but not necessary, accompaniment.

 

1. Pour cup boiling water over the fried tofu, if using, then slice

thinly. Set aside.

 

2. Blot the fresh tofu with towels to wick up the surface moisture, then

cut into cubes of any size you like and blot again. Brush 2 teaspoons

peanut oil over a large nonstick skillet, add the tofu, and fry the tofu

until golden. Turn it as it cooks so that all the surfaces are nicely

colored. Season with salt and remove to a plate. Return the skillet to

the heat, add the remaining oil, and turn the heat to high.

 

3. Add the scallions, bell peppers, and optional deep-fried tofu. Saute

over high heat until the peppers are seared, after a few minutes. Add the

snow peas, then crumble in the rice. Continue to saute until the rice is

hot. Add the reserved tofu, half the cilantro and pineapple, and cook

several minutes more. Sprinkle over 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to

taste. Add the chopped nuts, toss once more, then serve with the remaining

cilantro scattered over the top.

 

Fried Rice with Eggs: Beat 2 eggs (or egg whites) with 1 tablespoon soy

sauce. When the rice and vegetables are piping hot, pour the eggs over all

and stir rapidly so that they coat the rice and are quickly cooked.

 

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