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.