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Fried Rice with Scallion, Edamame, and Tofu Recipe

We have a lot of Chinese restaurants in town, but I don’t think any of them can make great fried rice. There is always something I would change – less salt, more flavor, less dry – and the list goes on and on. I’m not saying this is the greatest fried rice ever, but it’s fairly versatile and it tastes great.

First, heat oil in a large skillet or wok, and then add some garlic, scallions, and ginger. Saute it for a minute, or until it smells outstanding, and then add rice, peppers, edamame, carrot, and tofu. Anything can really be added at this point. The original recipe called for red pepper and corn, but traditional fried rice has peas and carrots. Shrimp would be great in place of the tofu. I really like the edamame, which, in it’s shell looks similar to a pea pod and out of it’s shell looks kind of like a lima bean. It’s actually a soybean, and it’s quite tasty. I’ve seem them whole in the produce section of the grocery store, but I found a bag in the frozen food section that were already shelled. Anyway, after adding the rice and veggies, stir-fry everything until it’s hot, and then make a well in the center of the pan. Add some more oil and then eggs. Cook them until they are almost set and then stir them into the rice. Season everything with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and some sesame oil, and it’s ready to be served. It’s quite and easy, but like I said, it’s better than any fried rice I can get around here.

Fried Rice with Scallion, Edamame, and Tofu Recipe