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Vegan Chahan

Vegan Chahan

Japanese
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24 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

24 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

420 kcalper person
Protein 16g
Carbs 58g
Fats 14g

About this dish

Day-old rice fried until every grain separates, tossed with turmeric-golden crumbled tofu, carrot and a last-minute hit of sesame oil. A plant-based take on the dish every Japanese diner cooks to order in under ten minutes flat.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya, Sesame

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Carrotsdiced80 g
  • Spring onionssliced3
  • Garlic clovesminced2

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofupressed and crumbled300 g

Dried Goods

  • Cooked short-grain rice600 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Turmeric powder2 g
  • White pepper2 g
  • Salt3 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Soy sauce30 ml
  • Sesame Oil15 ml
  • Vegetable Oil20 ml

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Dice the carrots, mince the garlic, and slice the spring onions.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Heat half the vegetable oil in a wok and stir-fry the crumbled tofu with the turmeric for 3 minutes until golden and dry.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Push the tofu aside, heat the remaining oil, and stir-fry the carrots for 3 minutes until softened.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.

Approx. 2 minutes
5

Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 4 minutes until every grain is separate and hot.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper and salt, and toss for 2 minutes to combine with the tofu.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Stir through the spring onion and serve immediately.

Approx. 3 minutes