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Best Easy Fried Rice Recipe

This fried rice recipe is just like what you get in your favorite Chinese restaurants, quick and easy to make, totally versatile and delicious side dish in any Asian spread. Vegan recipe. In this classic recipe, perfectly cooked long grain rice tossed with delicious sauces and mixed vegetables. Easy, perfect and delicious entrée or side dish in any Asian inspired or oriental meal.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Indo chinese
Keyword: fried rice, veg fried rice
Servings: 3
Calories: 395kcal
Author: Harini

Equipment

  • Chinese Wok or Heavy skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice 2.5 cups cooked and cooled rice
  • 1/3 cup carrot Finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup cabbage Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup baby corn finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup beans Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup spring onion whites finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoons spring onion greens
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black or white peppercorns add to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce preferably organic
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cooking Rice For Chinese Fried Rice

  • Pick and rinse raw basmati rice gently.
    how to cook basmati rice
  • Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and spread on a plate for few minutes.
    how to cook basmati rice
  • Bring two cups of water to a rolling boil in a heavy pan. Add few drops of oil. Add the rice and mix gently once.
    how to cook basmati rice
  • Cook until all the water is absorbed, takes around 8-12 minutes. Cool the rice thoroughly before using in vegetable fried rice recipe.
    how to cook basmati rice

How To Make Veg Fried Rice

  • As first step prepare the veggies. Rinse, peel and chop the veggies very finely. Keep the veggies ready.
    chopped vegetables for making fried rice
  • Heat 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a Chinese wok or large saute pan. You can also use a good cast iron skillet. Heat the oil until it begins to smoke. Add 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/2 inch ginger minced, 3 cloves garlic minced and saute for a minute. Add celery, 1/2 cup spring onions or yellow onions and fry for a minute.
    sautéing chili flakes, ginger garlic and onions in sesame oil
  • Add the prepared vegetables like carrots peas and others. Saute in high flame for 2 minutes continuously.
    chopped vegetables added to sesame oil to make veg fried rice
  • Now add the sauces-3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red chili sauce or green chili sauce, 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce or mushroom sauce, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar.
    sauces and vinegar added to sautéed vegetables
  • Mix well , saute and fry the vegetables in high flame for 6-7 minutes or until the veggies turn a bot soft yet crunchy. Now maintain high flame, move the veggies to one side of the pan and splash 2 tablespoons water on the pan. Close the pan with a lid immediately to trap the steam. Cook in high flame for one more minute with lid on. This step will impart such a wonderful smoky flavor to your fried rice.
    vegetables sautéed with sauces
  • Open the lid of the pan and add the cooked and cooled rice. Toss, saute and fry the rice in high heat for a minute.
    cooked cold rice added to sauteed vegetables in fried rice recipe
  • Season with salt and pepper. The sauces already have salt in them, so add discreetly. Toss again in highest heat and fry the rice well for another 2 minutes. You can add a teaspoon sesame oil now to add some glossy finish to the rice.
    salt and pepper added for fried rice
  • Finally throw in 1/2 cup chopped spring onion greens or green onions. Toss and mix well.
    spring onion greens added
  • Serve fried rice immediately for best taste.
    homemade easy fried rice

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Notes

  • Chop all the veggies and keep them ready before you start making this recipe.
  • After adding  rice, saute in highest flame for smoky effect.
  • Use gluten free soy sauce or tamari to make this veg fried rice gluten free.
  • use a Chinese wok if possible for this recipe for best results. If that is not available use a heavy pan or a dutch oven or a cast iron skillet
  • You can vary the quantity of sauces as per taste.
  • The recipe can be doubled or halved

Nutrition

Serving: 3servings | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2949IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg