Broccoli fried rice is a delicious, easy and filling weeknight recipe that you can prepare under a total time of 20 minutes. This is a wholesome and nutritious dish that you can serve on its own . This fried rice is a perfect dish to make when that sudden Asian takeout cravings hit.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 100 grams tofu pressed and cubed
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup onion sliced
- 3/4 cup bell peppers sliced
- 1 cup greens methi or chopped bok choy
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon chilli sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- salt to taste
- cracked peppercorns to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
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Cook & cool the rice thoroughly. If you are cooking rice fresh, spread it on a plate and let it cool. You can even place it in the refrigerator and chill too.
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Thinly slice the onions and bell peppers. Mince the ginge garlic and set aside.
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Press the extra firm tofu for 20- 30 minutes, cut into cubes and set aside.
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Separate the broccoli into small size florets. Par boil or steam the florets for 3-4 minutes and set aside.
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Heat oil in a large wok until it smokes. Add the ginger garlic minced, chili flakes and saute for few seconds. Next add the sliced onion and saute for few seconds.
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Add the cleaned fenugreek leaves if using and saute. You can also add chopped scallion greens or bok choy greens instead of methi leaves.
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Next add sliced bell peppers and saute well. Now add the steamed broccoli and saute.
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Next add the sauces. Also add vinegar and stir to combine.
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Add the pressed and cubed tofu, salt to taste and mix.
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Add the cooked rice and toss in high heat for a minute.
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Finally throw in the sesame seeds & mix.
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Serve immediately
Nutrition
Serving:Â 3servingsSodium:Â 727mgCalcium:Â 155mgVitamin C:Â 100mgVitamin A:Â 1601IUSugar:Â 8gFiber:Â 6gPotassium:Â 384mgCalories:Â 382kcalSaturated Fat:Â 1gFat:Â 8gProtein:Â 14gCarbohydrates:Â 64gIron:Â 4mg