Classic thai fried rice

 
                          CLASSIC THAI FRIED RICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Side Dish                        Thai
                 Rice                             Vegetarian
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       tb           Vegetable oil
    2       ea           Garlic cloves, crushed
    2       ts           Red curry paste, see recipe
      1/2   lb           Tofu, diced
    4       c            Cooked long grain rice
    3       tb           Soy sauce
    1       ea           Green onion, chopped
    1       tb           Cilantro leaves, chopped
                         -----GARNISH-----
   10       ea           Green onions
                         Thin cucumber slices
 
   Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat.  Add the
   garlic & stir-fry for 1 minute.  Add the curry paste &
   stir-fry until it releases its aroma. Add the tofu &
   cook another 3 minutes.  Add the rice, mix & fry for 2
   minutes. Add the soy sauce, green onion & cilantro &
   transfer to a serving dish & garnish.
   Serve with a clear soup & a salad & this makes a good
   meal in itself. Serve with chilies in vinegar on the
   side: Chop 1/2 c fresh green & red chilies & chop them
   into small pieces.  Add to 1 1/2 c rice vinegar mixed
   with 1 tb soy sauce.  Serve immediately.  Refrigerated
   it will keep a couple of weeks.
  
 
 
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