Quick & Easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
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About Quick & Easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This vibrant Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a delightful and healthy twist on a classic Chinese dish. Packed with fresh vegetables like carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, and green beans, it's a quick and easy weeknight meal perfect for the whole family.The secret to its incredible flavor lies in the careful balance of savory soy sauce, tangy vinegar, and a hint of spice. We'll also show you how to perfectly cook your rice for that signature fluffy texture.Get ready to impress your taste buds with this simple yet satisfying recipe – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep25 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total45 minutes
Ingredients
Rice & Liquids
- 2 cup Basmati Rice
- 6 cup Water for cooking rice
- 1 tsp Salt for cooking rice, adjust to taste
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup Spring Onions finely chopped, separate white and green parts
- 1/2 cup Carrots finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Cabbage finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Bell Peppers capsicum, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup French Beans finely chopped
Seasonings & Sauces
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper or to taste, black
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Chili Sauce or to taste, green
- 1 tbsp Tomato Ketchup or tomato sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Rice
- Wash and soak basmati rice in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
- Add 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the drained rice. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Drain immediately and set aside to cool for 15-20 minutes.
Stir-fry the Vegetables
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the spring onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, cabbage, bell peppers, and french beans. Stir-fry over high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Do not overcook.
Combine and Season
- Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, green chili sauce, and tomato ketchup. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
- Add the cooked basmati rice and gently toss to combine everything. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with the green parts of the spring onions and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Vegetable Fried Rice
- For extra flavor, use homemade ginger-garlic paste.
- Don't overcook the vegetables! Aim for crisp-tender texture.
- If the rice is too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water while combining.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Add peas, mushrooms, or other favorites.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 426kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 717mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3502IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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Such a lovely dish! Thanks for sharing.
This looks perfect! Thanks for posting.
This is perfect! Can’t wait to taste it.
This looks divine! Can’t wait to make it.