Dinner for 4

Tofu Fried Rice

Name: Tofu Fried Rice
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 4/5 oz extra-firm tofu; 2 large eggs; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 inch knob fresh ginger; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 2 large carrots; 2 scallions; 4 cups cold cooked white or brown rice; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; sriracha (optional)

$8.49for 435 minServes 4

Crisped tofu, eggs, vegetables, and cold rice stir-fry with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vinegar.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 8.75 oz$0.17/oz typical	8.75 oz	$1.50Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Carrots, 0.4 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.43Typical price
	Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical	0.25	$0.34Typical price
	Wild, 26 oz$0.15/oz typical	26 oz	$3.90Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 5 oz$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.49

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceVinegarAsian sauces and pastesHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

35 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Chinese Vegetarian Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$2.12 per serving$8.49 for 4

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Ingredients

3 tbsp vegetable oil
8 4/5 oz extra-firm tofu
2 large eggs
2 cloves garlic
1/2 inch knob fresh ginger
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 large carrots
2 scallions
4 cups cold cooked white or brown rice
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
sriracha (optional)

Steps

Cut the tofu into small cubes and cook it in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, turning until browned.
Push the tofu aside, add 1 tablespoon oil, and scramble the eggs until firm, about 3 minutes.
Add the remaining oil, garlic, ginger, onion, and carrots, then stir-fry for 5 minutes.
Add the rice, corn, peas, and scallions, and stir-fry for 7 minutes until hot.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional sriracha, then cook for 2 minutes.

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