Fried Rice and Fried Tofu

So, like I said, I am i the fried rice current, but tonight we added tofu. It has been a LONG time since I made tofu.

Here is what I did:

1. Wrap extra firm tofu in paper towels and "press" tofu
2. In a shallow flat dish, like a Pyrex baking dish, mix tamari soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, a little maple syrup, red pepper flakes and slice scallions
3. When Tofu has been "pressed" for about 3o minutes, remove from paper towels, slice no thicker than 1/4 inch and place in marinade. Best if can soak for about 30 minute.
4. Meanwhile, make some rice and put in freezer to cool down quickly.
5. Prepare your fried rice veggies. Tonight we used shallots, carrots, celery, kale and bok choy.
6. Start making the fried rice
7. When tofu has marinated enough, heat oil in pan and fry tofu (if necessary, keep batches in oven warn as cook the rest)
8. When fired rice is complete, pour the remainder of the marinade into pan and thicken.
9. Serve rice with tofu and sauce on top.