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Vegetarian Thai Fried Rice Recipe

Vegetarian Thai fried rice with tofu and vegetables, served with fresh lime wedges and cucumber slices.
Make this vegetarian Thai fried rice in just 20 minutes! Packed with tofu and fresh veggies, it’s an easy, plant-based meal for any day of the week.
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/3 cup firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 dried shiitake mushroom, chopped
  • 1 1/3 cup cooked jasmine rice, preferably chilled day-old rice
  • 1/4 cup sweet corn, canned or already cooked
  • 1/4 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mushroom oyster sauce
  • 1/8 tsp salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add diced tofu, garlic, onions, and chopped shiitake mushrooms. Stir-fry until the tofu turns golden and the onions soften.
    2 tbsp oil, 1/3 cup firm tofu, 1 clove garlic, 1/3 cup onion, 1 dried shiitake mushroom
  • Toss in the chilled jasmine rice and break up any clumps with the back of your spatula. Stir-fry everything together, ensuring the rice gets separated and mixed with the other ingredients.
    1 1/3 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • Add diced carrots, corn, and any other vegetables you're using. Season with mushroom oyster sauce, mushroom soy sauce, and salt. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes, or until the vegetables are soft to your liking. Serve hot with fresh cucumber slices, a garnish of freshly chopped green onions, and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!
    1/4 cup sweet corn, 1/4 cup carrots, 1/2 tbsp mushroom soy sauce, 1 tbsp mushroom oyster sauce, 1/8 tsp salt

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein.
  • Use day-old rice / leftover rice.
Calories: 1143kcal | Carbohydrates: 182g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5415IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg
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