Chinese BBQ tofu with greens and rice

Step 1: Rice

Always wash rice before cooking, drain off excess water with sieve.

 

Gas Hob (100g rice with 150g water)

  • Bring to boil on medium to high heat. (Take off the lid if the water starts to overspill.)
  • Turn down to low, cover with lid and cook until water is fully absorbed. (approximately 10 minutes)
  • Turn the gas off and rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

Microwave (100g rice with 200g water)

  • Microwave on high for 10 to 15 minutes with no lid
  • Take out of the microwave, cover with lid and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2: Tofu (Give rice a 15 minute head start)
  • Add some oil to the frying pan and place over medium heat.
  • Dust the tofu with a little flour (any kind) and cook all sides of tofu until golden brown outside. 
  • Take out of the pan and let it rest.

Step 3: Vegetables
  • Add a little oil to a wok or frying pan and place over a medium to high heat.
  • Add in vegetables, season with salt and stir continuously for 1 minute.
  • Add a little water, just to cover the bottom of the pan, and cook with lid on until the vegetables are tender. 

Step 4: Sauce
  • Heat in microwave for 1 minute and pour over tofu.