Fried Rice

When I am in a hurry this is my go to dish. You can make the rice ahead of time.

This serves 4 people. Usually I have enough leftover for lunch the following day.



1 cup of rice, I like to use short brown rice

2 cups of water

pinch of salt

1-2 tbl spoons roasted sesame oil or any other oil to your liking

1 leek, cut thin

2 carrots, cut julienne style

1 red pepper, cubed

1 package of firm tofu, cubed (1/2 X 1/2 inch)

Corn from 1-2 cobs of corns, or use frozen corn.

crushed garlic to your liking

1 -2 table spoon of  ginger juice or grated ginger

Soy sauce, enough to make it tasty but not too salty.

1 bunch of Cilantro

roasted walnuts , optional


Add water and rice and pinch of salt . Cook until done.

Heat the oil add the garlic for 1 min.

Add the vegetables, stir for 1 minute then add the soy sauce; stir for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cubed tofu add more soy sauce and the ginger juice. Stir for 2-3 minutes.

Add the cooked rice  and more seasoning if needed.

Just before serving add the cilantro.

Use roasted chopped walnut as garnish.