Classic Thai Fried Rice

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 	tbsp 	vegetable oil
 * 2 		garlic cloves, crushed
 * 2 	tsp 	Red curry paste, see recipe
 * 1/2 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 & stir-fry for 1 minute.

3 	Add the curry paste & stir-fry until it releases its aroma.

4 	Add the tofu & cook another 3 minutes.

5 	Add the rice, mix & fry for 2 minutes.

6 	Add the soy sauce, green onion & cilantro & transfer to a serving dish & garnish.

7 	Serve with a clear soup & a salad & this makes a good meal in itself.

8 	Serve with chilies in vinegar on the side: chop ½ c fresh green & red chilies & chop them into small pieces.

9 	Add to 1 ½ c rice vinegar mixed with 1 tb soy sauce.

10 	Serve immediately.

11 	Refrigerated it will keep a couple of weeks