Vegan Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice)

Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Chao Fan, a plant-based twist on classic Chinese fried rice. Featuring fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with aromatic garlic and ginger, colorful veggies like peas, carrots, and bell peppers, and protein-packed crumbled tofu seasoned with turmeric, this dish is as healthy as it is satisfying. A splash of soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option) and a touch of sriracha bring savory umami and a gentle kick of heat. Perfectly cooked chilled rice is key to achieving authentic fried rice texture, while sesame oil adds an irresistible nutty aroma. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegan fried rice is an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe ideal for quick lunches, meal prep, or a wholesome dinner. Garnish with fresh scallions for a finishing touch of freshness and flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 4 pieces scallions, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 block tofu, firm and crumbled
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cooked jasmine rice at least a few hours in advance or the night before, as chilled rice is best for making fried rice.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crumbled tofu to the pan. Sprinkle with turmeric and black pepper, then stir well to ensure the tofu takes on a yellow hue from the turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes until the tofu is slightly crispy.

Step 5

Add the chopped scallions, frozen peas, diced carrots, and diced red bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 6

Push the vegetables and tofu mixture to the side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the center of the pan.

Step 7

Increase the heat to high. Add the chilled rice to the pan and break up any clumps with a spatula.

Step 8

Drizzle the soy sauce (or tamari), and sriracha over the rice. Stir everything together, mixing the rice well with the tofu and vegetables.

Step 9

Continue to stir-fry everything for another 3-5 minutes until the rice is heated through and well combined with the other ingredients.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more soy sauce or sriracha for additional flavor.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped scallions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1620.2

Total Fat 49.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3397.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 70.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1797.8mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2138.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.3%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 55.6%