Vegetable fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that's easy to prepare. Here's a basic vegetable fried rice recipe to get you started:
Families often enjoy vegetable fried rice as a side dish alongside other main courses such as beef chilli dry, sweet and sour chicken, etc. It's a crowd-pleaser that complements a wide range of Chinese dishes.
Ingredients
- Shredded Cabbage 1.5 cups
- Shredded Carrot 1.5 cups
- Green Onions ¾ cup
- Boiled & Shredded Chicken 1 cup
- Chopped Garlic 2 tablespoon
- Salt 1.5 teaspoon
- White Pepper Powder 2 tablespoon
- Black Pepper Powder 1 teaspoon
- Soya Sauce 2 tablespoon
- Vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Rice 2 cups
- Salt 1 tablespoon (for boiling Rice) + 1 teaspoon for seasoning
- White Pepper Powder 1.5 teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder ½ tsp
- Soya Sauce 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Oil (1 tablespoon approx. for rice dum)
- Water 4 cups
Instructions
Heat pan, add 2 tablespoon oil, add chopped garlic and saute.
Add shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, green onion, and boiled & shredded chicken.
Mix and stir fry for 2 minutes.
Add salt, white pepper powder, black pepper powder, soya sauce & vinegar. Mix and fry for 5 minutes.
Boil 4 cups water with 1 tablespoon salt, add rice and boil till done.
Add the prepared veggies in the rice. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 teaspoon white pepper powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 tablespoon soya sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar and mix well.
Serve with your choice of gravy
Substitutions
Instead of white rice you can use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
Variations
Feel free to use any vegetables you prefer or have on hand, such as broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.
Storage
Vegetable fried rice will typically stay fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Top tip
For vegetable fried rice recipe use cold, leftover rice for the best texture. Cold rice is drier and less likely to become mushy when stir-fried, resulting in a more authentic and satisfying fried rice dish.
FAQ
The secret ingredient in fried rice is often soy sauce. Soy sauce adds savory umami flavor and a rich color to the dish, enhancing the overall taste of the fried rice.
To add more flavor to fried rice, you can add ingredients like:
Egg
Chopped green onions
Sesame oil
Oyster sauce
Rice vinegar
Sriracha or chili paste
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