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Vegan Nasi Goreng

Vegan Nasi Goreng

Singaporean
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38 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

38 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

499 kcalper person
Protein 15g
Carbs 76g
Fats 15g

About this dish

Malay-style fried rice, wok-tossed with a spoonful of fresh sambal and sweet dark soy sauce until every grain is stained deep amber, topped with tofu puffs and a scatter of crispy shallots.

Allergy Info

Gluten, Soya

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Shallots3 sliced for stir-frying, 3 for the sambal6
  • Garlic clovesminced3
  • Cucumbersliced, to serve1

Plant Proteins

  • Firm tofudiced200 g
  • Fried tofu puffshalved, to serve60 g

Tins & Jars

  • Tamarind Paste1 tbsp

Dried Goods

  • Jasmine ricecooked and cooled500 g
  • Palm sugar1 tbsp
  • Crispy fried shallots15 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Dried Red Chilliessoaked6

Oils & Condiments

  • Sweet dark soy sauce30 ml
  • Vegetable Oil40 ml

Utensils

  • Wok
  • Blender
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Dice the firm tofu and slice the shallots for stir-frying.

Approx. 6 minutes
2

Heat a little oil in a wok and pan-fry the diced tofu for 5 minutes until golden on all sides, then set aside.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Blend the soaked chillies, remaining shallots and garlic into a paste for the sambal.

Approx. 6 minutes
4

Heat the remaining oil in the wok and fry the sambal paste for 8 minutes until fragrant and the oil separates.

Approx. 8 minutes
5

Stir in the tamarind paste and palm sugar and cook for 2 minutes until glossy.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Stir in the sweet dark soy sauce and the fried tofu, then add the cooked rice and toss over high heat for 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until every grain is coated and hot through.

Approx. 6 minutes
7

Serve the fried rice topped with the halved tofu puffs, sliced cucumber and crispy fried shallots.

Approx. 5 minutes