Tomato Basil Fried Rice

Tomato Basil Fried Rice 

Ingredients 

1.5 cups fresh finely chopped Thai basil

2 cups finely diced tomatoes

3 Tbsp + 2 Tbsp  + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

14 oz extra- firm tofu, drained and diced into 2” cubes

4-5 green chilies, cut into 1” pieces

2 tbsp white cooking wine 

1 tbsp soy sauce 

2 tbsp sambal 

4 cups of cooked rice, cooled to room temperature 

15-20 Cashews 

2 cups of fresh veggies (optional)

Salt to taste 

Procedure 

In a wok take 3 tbsp oil. Saute the cashew until brown. Set the cashews aside. In the remaining oil, saute the tofu until golden brown on all sides. Keep aside. Now add 2 tbsp of oil , saute green chilies and basil. Keep aside. 

In the wok add 2 Tbsp sesame oil.  add tomatoes, soy sauce, white wine and cook until tomatoes disintegrate. Add salt, sambal and cook for 2-3 minutes. Mix in the tofu, basil, green chilies. Cook for 2 minutes. Mix in the rice. Leave on low flame for 5 minutes until a nice crust forms. Add additional salt if needed. Garnish with cashews and serve hot ! I sometimes toss in toasted sesame seeds instead of cashews. 

Enjoy!