I don’t normally mess with a fried rice. It’s either the usual style, or a nasi goreng-style. But this time, I had some tiny tofu cubes I’d marinated in teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice. Then baked with extra marinade and bits of pineapple. And they were awesome.
I love happy accidents in the kitchen. I had one yesterday, which resulted in some damn delicious hotcakes. Experimentation will get you everywhere, folks!
This is fun if you’ve already got marinated tofu, or even if you don’t want to or don’t have time to marinate this one ahead of cooking – just throw it all in the pot with the sauce and you’ll be fine.
Ingredients:
1 block firm tofu
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (for the marinade)
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
1/2 cup canned pineapple
1.5 cups cooked rice, cooled
mixed veg – broccoli, carrot, capsicum, onion, peas and corn
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
splash of pineapple juice
Directions:
1. Cube tofu quite small. I like to do it small so the marinade penetrates more and there’s less tofu taste.
2. Put in shallow dish with 1/4 cup each teriyaki sauce and pineapple juice.
3. Marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
4. Place on greased tray with pineapple. Bake in low oven 20 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Fry veg over high heat until just starting to soften.
6. Add cooled rice and cook 2-3 minutes.
7. When all the vegetables are cooked to your liking, add tofu and pineapple. Cook until just heated through, then lower heat and add sauces.
Kyrstie @ A Fresh Legacy says
July 1, 2012 at 11:32 pmOhh yum! That sounds amazing. I have fried rice on the menu tonight.
Amy {The Misadventurous Maker} says
July 2, 2012 at 1:09 amThis looks AWESOME Stace! I had caramalised pineapple in fried rice at a restaurant a few months ago and LOVED it! I went back but they'd changed their menu. Now, I'll make this one for myself. And I LOVE terriaki tofu sooooo much. Can't wait to try it. Have most ingredients already in fact…. 🙂
Amy {The Misadventurous Maker} says
July 2, 2012 at 1:11 amPS Hope it's ok to link up a super sweet dessert treat for Meatless Monday! 😉 xo
The Old-Fashioned Housewife says
July 2, 2012 at 2:23 amMmmm….. love asian friend rice, looks great. Thanks for always hosting this fun carnival. 🙂
flyingdrunkenmonkey says
July 2, 2012 at 3:14 amOh this looks goooood! I actually haven't ever cooked fried rice. I'm too scared. Maybe I should give this a go 🙂
Zoe says
July 2, 2012 at 6:46 amWhat a lovely coincidence, I posted a veggie recipe yesterday and discovered this link-up today! I think it will become a regular thing on my bloggy! We've been making delicious teriyaki tofu lately, with lovely soft tofu, mmmm, totally craving it now!
Clairey Cooks says
July 2, 2012 at 8:44 amThis looks simply and yummy. Pineapple juices and teriyaki go well!
Tatum Woodroffe says
July 2, 2012 at 11:56 amI am going to be honest…I'm am sitting here raising one eyebrow at the teriyaki and pineapple combo but you promise its good and i trust your judgement so I'm just going to have to give it a go, I'm guessing its one of those awesome salty sweet things? Tatum xx
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:38 pmSuch an awesome, quick meal!
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:38 pmOh man, I love it so much. It changes everything about pineapple, and is so amazing with the salty sauce.
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:39 pmAlways!
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:40 pmDude. It is the easiest thing of all time. rice, veggies, one sauce. Can't go wrong! here's my simple version if you want to try that! http://www.theveggiemama.com/2010/06/easy-fried-rice.html
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:41 pmOh I hope it does become regular! I love seeing what other people eat 🙂 Thanks for linking up xx
Veggie Mama says
July 2, 2012 at 11:41 pmYou've never heard of it before? man, it was my go-to marinade for like, ever. Good stuff.
iheartbeige says
July 3, 2012 at 12:32 amI can't get over how amazing this looks. Your blog is adorable and full of ideas/recipes I KNOW I will use. Glad I found you 🙂
Veggie Mama says
July 4, 2012 at 3:13 amAw that is so nice of you to say! Welcome aboard, I hope you like it here 🙂
RaNae B says
July 7, 2012 at 10:03 pmThis looks fantastic can't wait to try it next week it will be the 2nd tofu recipe I have ever cooked.
Thanks for hosting the linky party- have u though about doing it with the pictures- after all it is said we eat with our eyes first.. just a thought
RaNae
Veggie Mama says
July 8, 2012 at 8:05 amooh good luck! Tofu isn't so bad sometimes 🙂
Veggie Mama says
July 8, 2012 at 8:06 amoh and yes, I have thought about the picture links – except they cost money and I haven't had the chance lately to look into it. It's on my to-do list, never fear! If it's not too expensive I think I will use them instead.