This fried rice can be served alongside some garlicky braised greens for a full vegetarian meal. Slideshow: Vegetarian Chinese Recipes
How to Make It
In a nonstick wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Add the tofu and stir-fry over high heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil along with the onion, carrots and white parts of the scallions to the wok. Stir-fry until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice and all but 1 tablespoon of the scallion greens and stir-fry, until the rice is heated through and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
Push the fried rice to the side of the pan to create a well. Pour the eggs into the well and cook, stirring gently, until nearly set. Toss the eggs with the fried rice and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the smoked tofu, soy sauce and peas and stir-fry for 1 minute longer. Transfer the fried rice to bowls, garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of scallion greens and serve.
Notes
To cook the rice, in a medium saucepan combine 1 1/2 cups raw rice with 3 cups of water and a large pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Use the rice right away or refrigerate.