Recipe Pineapple Fried Rice with Tahini-Maple Glaze
Healthy choice
Mostly whole foods
Gluten-free option
Nut-free option
Easy peasy
Entertaining
Main meals
Liven up your weeknight dinners with this tropical twist on fried rice. Topped with golden baked tofu, bright pops of pineapple, and an addictive tahini-maple glaze, it’s the perfect fusion of sweet and savoury. Easy to make, and impossible to resist!
You will need
Serves 4
For the baked tofu
- 400g firm tofu, cut into 1-2cm cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the fried rice
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (or about 2 cups pre-cooked brown rice)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pineapple, chopped
- 3 small capsicums, chopped
- 3 small red onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup cashews, chopped (optional)
- Dash of tamari or soy sauce
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh coriander
Recipe: Liv
Photography: Rainbow Nourishments
Directions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced) or 180°C (convection).
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Step 2
Cook brown rice according to packet instructions, drain, and set aside. (Or just set aside 2 cups of pre-cooked brown rice if using up leftovers from the fridge!)
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Step 3
Toss tofu cubes in a bowl with the olive oil, tamari, and cornstarch. Spread evenly on a lined baking tray, and bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
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Step 4
For the glaze, mix together the tahini, tamari, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar in a jug or small bowl.
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Step 5
Add coconut oil to a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pineapple and capsicum and fry for about 5 minutes, then add the red onion, garlic, and a generous pinch of salt.
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Step 6
Fry for a further minute until fragrant, then stir through the cashews and cooked brown rice. Turn up to a high heat and add a generous dash of tamari, to taste. Let the rice cook for about 3 minutes, until sizzling and heated through, tossing or stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Step 7
Serve immediately, topped with the baked tofu, glaze, sesame seeds, and fresh coriander.
Recipe: Liv
Photography: Rainbow Nourishments
