Tofu & vegetable fried rice

• Firm tofu280g
• Basmati rice300g
• Frozen mixed vegetables300g
• Soy sauce3 tbsp (45ml)
• Free range eggs2
• Spring onions1 bunch
• Vegetable oilstore cupboard1 tbsp (15ml)

Plus salt and pepper. About £3.49 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Cook 300g rice following the pack, then spread out to cool. Rice cooked the day before works best: keep it in the fridge and use within 24 hours.

2. 2

   Press 280g tofu in kitchen paper, cut into small cubes and fry in 1 tbsp oil for 6 minutes until golden. Remove.

3. 3

   Stir-fry 300g frozen mixed veg in the remaining oil for 3 minutes, push aside and scramble 2 beaten eggs.

4. 4

   Add the rice, tofu and 3 tbsp soy sauce and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until piping hot. Serve with sliced spring onions.