Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.33 cup

reduced sodium soy sauce

0.5 tsp

Chinese five spice powder

10 oz

firm tofu

cut into 1/2 inch cubes

3 tsp

vegetable oil

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

2 cup

red cabbage

shredded

1 unit

red pepper

finely chopped

2 tsp

fresh ginger

grated

1 unit

red chili pepper

seeded and thinly sliced

3 cup

long-grain white rice

cold cooked

11 oz

whole kernel corn

rinsed

1 tbsp

chives

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Combine soy sauce and five spice powder in a bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Add tofu and marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain tofu, reserving the marinade.

Step 4
~2 min

Heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in a skillet.

Step 5
~2 min

Fry tofu until golden brown on all sides, about 4 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Remove tofu from skillet.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in the same skillet.

Step 8
~2 min

Saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Add cabbage, red pepper, ginger, and chili pepper.

Step 10
~2 min

Saute for 3 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in cooked rice.

Step 12
~2 min

Add tofu, corn, and reserved marinade.

Step 13
~2 min

Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

Step 14
~2 min

Spoon into bowls.

Step 15
~2 min

Sprinkle with chives.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili pepper to your preferred spice level.

For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil at the end.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped peanuts for added crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Tofu can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot or warm.

Accompany with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso Soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Common street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

70/100

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