Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

• 2 cupswater
• 1 cupbrown rice
• 3 cupswhite rice, ingredients above, step 1 in directions
• 1 lbfirm tofu
• 1 cupcorn, unthawed
• 1 cuppeas, unthawed
• 6 scallions, sliced including white and green parts
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cupfresh basil
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 2 tbspvegetable oil

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Method

1. 1

   To make the rice, cook rice according to the directions on the package. Set aside to cool and dry out.

2. 2

   Put the tofu, corn, scallions, carrot, basil, and salt in the bowl and mix well.

3. 3

   When the rice has fully cooled, add it to the bowl with the tofu and mix well.

4. 4

   Put the skillet over medium high heat and when it is hot, add the oil.

5. 5

   Add the rice and tofu mixture; reduce heat to low and press down the rice mixture with a spatula. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Press down again to help form a crust. Flip portions of the rice so that you get chunks of crispy rice. Cook until crispy, up to 20 minutes.