Instructions

1. 1
   Wash the rice with several changes of cold water. Drain.
2. 2
   Add the water, bay leaf, peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and salt and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to medium low and cook covered for about 12 minutes until all the water has evaporated and the rice grains are tender yet separate.
4. 4
   Heat the oil in a pan.
5. 5
   Add the tofu and shallow-fry until for a few minutes on each side.
6. 6
   Scoop out of the oil and set aside.
7. 7
   To the same oil, add the nuts and the raisins and shallow-fry until the nuts are golden brown and the raisins have plumped up.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Turn the rice into a serving bowl and fluff gently with a fork.
10. 10
    Fold in the tofu and the nuts gently and mix well.
11. 11
    Serve hot.