Vegetable Fried Rice
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Fried rice is a popular Chinese dish that is enjoyed in manycountries around the world. It’s made by stir-frying rice witha variety of ingredients like vegetables, meat, seafood, andeggs. The dish is typically flavored with soy sauce, oystersauce, or fish sauce, and it can be tailored to individualtastes and preferences.The key to making great fried rice is to use cold, refrigerated leftover rice. Freshly cooked rice is too moist to properly fry. It will be easier to separate the grains andachieve the desired texture if the rice is cold.Cooked rice, vegetables such as carrots, peas, bell peppers, and onions, protein such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu, eggs, and seasonings such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil are required to make fried rice. In a hot pan or wok, first, stir-fry the protein, then add the vegetables and cook until tender. Stir in the rice and seasonings until the rice is heated through and the ingredients are well combined. Finally, add the eggs and stir-fry until the eggs are cooked through and some of the rice is crispy.Fried rice is a great way to use up leftovers and experimentwith different flavors and textures. Shrimp fried rice, chickenfried rice, and vegetable fried rice are all popular variations.For added flavor, add spices such as curry powder or chiliflakes.Fried rice is a versatile dish that can be eaten in a variety ofways. It can be a quick weeknight dinner, a tasty side dish,or a filling lunch. It’s also a terrific way to use up leftoveringredients, and it’s simple to adjust to your taste and preferences.You may now learn how to prepare Vegetable Fried Rice athome.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Ingredients
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Stir-fry the oil, garlic, and onion in the pan for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
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Stir in the frozen mixed veggies for another 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
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Stir-fry the cooked rice in the pan for 2-3 minutes, or until it is heated through.
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Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce for another minute.
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Place the rice and veggies on one side of the pan and the beaten eggs on the other. Scramble the eggs with a spatula until fully done, then combine them with the rice and veggies.
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Serve immediately garnished with green onions.
Additional tips:
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For extra taste, add various proteins like chicken, steak, or shrimp. ● Other veggies, like mushrooms, bok choy, and bean sprouts, may be added for additional taste and nutrients. ● You can also prepare the fried rice ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.99g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 6g12%
- Calcium 2%
- Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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