Chinese · easy · 15 min · serves 2
How to make egg fried rice vegan
Short answer
Replace egg with crumbled firm tofu + turmeric + kala namak. The method is unchanged and takes about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Egg
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | Crumbled firm tofu + turmeric + kala namak | Fry until the edges brown |
Method
- 1Use cold, day-old rice — fresh rice steams instead of frying.
- 2Crumble firm tofu, toss with turmeric and fry until golden at the edges.
- 3Add spring onion whites, garlic and peas over high heat.
- 4Add rice, breaking up clumps, and season with soy and white pepper.
- 5Finish with sesame oil, kala namak and spring onion greens.
The one thing people get wrong
Kala namak added off the heat is what makes it read as egg fried rice.
Frequently asked questions
- Can egg fried rice be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace egg with crumbled firm tofu + turmeric + kala namak. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 15 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing egg fried rice?
- Kala namak added off the heat is what makes it read as egg fried rice.
- How long does vegan egg fried rice take?
- About 15 minutes for 2 servings — a easy recipe.
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