Classic Thai Fried Rice

Title:
Classic Thai Fried Rice

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Side
Dishes,
Thai,
Rice,
Vegetarian




Ingredients:





     2 tb Vegetable oil


     2    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    Green onion, chopped


     1 tb Cilantro leaves, chopped





----------------------------------GARNISH----------------------------------


    10    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.