Classic Thai Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp red curry paste
• ½ lbs tofu, diced
• 4 cup cooked long-grain rice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped

Garnish

• 10 green onions
• thin cucumber slices

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
3. Add the curry paste and stir-fry until it releases its aroma.
4. Add the tofu and cook another 3 minutes.
5. Add the rice, mix and fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add the soy sauce, green onion and cilantro and transfer to a serving dish and garnish.
7. Serve with a clear soup and a salad and this makes a good meal in itself.
8. Serve with chilies in vinegar on the side: chop ½ cup fresh green and red chilies and chop them into small pieces.
9. Add to 1½ cups rice vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp soy sauce.
10. Serve immediately.
11. Refrigerated it will keep a couple of weeks.