Try This Fantastic Fried Rice with Scallions, Edamame, and Tofu Recipe

Updated: January 15, 2024 by Olivia Mittak | Leave a comment

Many people who have never tried tofu before are hesitant to do so. They're uncertain of the taste, since it's something entirely different than anything else they've tried before. Whether you're in that camp or you love tofu, this fried rice recipe is for you.

Tofu is brilliantly utilized in this recipe. Mixed with scallions and edamame, it will give you a fantastic fried rice dish for your whole family to enjoy. Fried rice often includes chicken, pork, or seafood, but tofu is becoming an increasingly popular addition.

This fried rice recipe can either be served as a main course or as a side dish. Fried rice is flexible in that way, which is just another reason why this recipe is so great. You can swap out the brown rice for white rice if that is your preference.

So, whether this is your first time trying tofu or tofu is your favorite food, give this recipe a go and see what you think. If you enjoy it, share it with those you know and tell them it came from Moms Who Think. We have lots of other recipes to satisfy any other culinary needs you may have, too!

Fried Rice with Scallions, Edamame, and Tofu

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
4 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 cups cooked brown rice
¾ cup seeded and finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions and drained
½ cup fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
6 ounces firm tofu, cut into ¼-inch cubes
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot, but not smoking. Add the garlic, scallions, and ginger and cook, stirring, until softened and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice, red pepper, edamame, corn, and tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 5 minutes.

2. Make a 3-inch well in the center of the rice mixture. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then add the eggs and cook until nearly fully scrambled. Stir the eggs into the rice mixture, then add the soy sauce and incorporate thoroughly. Serve hot.