#cauliflower rice

Everything on the picture is not what you think. “Chicken” is sticky garlicky tofu and fried rice is cauliflower rice with vegetables. I hope you’re hungry and ready for simple vegan meal.

1. What is required:

For tofu:

• 1 block of plain tofu (180 g.)
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic paste (or 1 garlic clove, minced)
• ½ tsp sugar
• spring onion and sesame seeds to garnish (optional)

For cauliflower rice:

• 450 g. frozen cauliflower rice*
• 1 red bell pepper
• ½ zucchini
• ¼ lemon juice

* if you cannot find frozen cauliflower rice, you can make your own in the food processor or use the cooked rice. In this case, better take leftover rice

2. Preheat the oven to 220 C or 420 F

3. Tear the tofu into medium sized chunks. Cover it with black pepper, salt and chili powder. Mix well. 

4. When the oven is ready, layer the tofu chunks on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.

5. While the tofu is baking, mix garlic paste, soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and sugar. 

6. Now it’s time for multitasking The tofu is in the oven, start cutting your vegetables. Chop the bell pepper and zucchini into small cubes. By the way, I decided to use small onion heads from spring onions to fry with tofu so i sliced it as well.

7. After 10 minutes, remove the tofu from the oven. It will be crispy around the edges. Fry it in the frying pan with the sauce you mixed earlier. I added the sliced onion. I do not use oil when frying but if you don’t have a non-stick pan, fry it in oil.

8. I fried the tofu chunks for 8-10 minutes on low heat and topped it with green onion. I strongly believe Asian food and spring onion are married. Actually, spring onion is the indicator the food is Asian

9. In the same frying pan, fry the chopped bell pepper and zucchini for 3-4 minutes. Add cauliflower rice and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add lemon juice, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. I did not add spices because the cauliflower was with salt, pepper and other herbs. If you use your own home made cauliflower rice or normal rice, add salt, pepper, spices to your taste.

Voila! You are ‍ and…

and cheers!