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Chinese Fried Rice

Serves 4

40 mins

210 Kcal

Chinese Fried Rice is one of the tastiest and most versatile dishes, full of exotic, savoury flavours and textures. This traditional recipe of Chinese Fried Rice cooks rice with various vegetables and optional proteins in soy sauce, among other seasonings, making it the ultimate comfort meal. A Chinese Fried Rice recipe usually uses day-old rice to ensure the rice grains do not break easily. Some significant ingredients include chopped vegetables such as carrots, peas, bell peppers, and spring onions to add flavour. Usually, a high-in-protein ingredient like scrambled eggs, chicken, shrimp or tofu is added to the fried rice. Prepare by heating oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Stir-fry the vegetables and proteins until cooked but still crisp; add rice and stir-fry everything together to mix the flavours; add soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and toss in some sesame oil for that final zing. This Chinese Fried Rice is great when served alone or as a side to many Chinese dishes. It's easy and quick to adapt and works well for leftover rice and vegetables.

Ingredients required for Chinese Fried Rice

250 gms basmati rice
2 tbsp cooking oil
Vinegar
1 onion
Beans
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp garlic
Capsicum
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp green chilli sauce
Salt

Cooking steps for Chinese Fried Rice

1
Begin by rinsing 250 gms of basmati rice, washed under cold running water to flush out excess starch so it cooks up light and fluffy.
2
Then, cooking in a pressure or rice cooker, the prescribed water-to-rice ratio is about 1.5 cups for every 1 cup of rice. Cook the rice.
3
Fluff it with a fork when cooked, then spread it out on a plate to cool totally.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a big wok pan or pan.
5
Add one tablespoon of finely chopped garlic and one tablespoon of finely chopped ginger into hot oil.
6
Saute for about a minute or until the garlic and ginger are aromatic and slightly golden.
7
Then, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions to the pan. Saut until they become translucent and soft, until about 2-3 minutes.
8
Add the finely chopped vegetables. Use about 1/2 cup of a mix of carrots, beans, bell peppers, and cabbage.
9
Saut on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes until they are cooked yet retain a slight crunch.
10
Add 1/4 cup of boiled and drained corn kernels to the pan.
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Mix well.
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Add the cooled rice to the pan once the vegetables have just the right texture.
13
Stir-fry the rice with the vegetables.
14
Add one tablespoon of soy sauce, one tablespoon of green chilli sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar to the rice mixture.
15
Mix everything up gently so the flavours blend all through the rice. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes so the flavours mingle with each other.
16
Add the chopped spring onion greens to the fried rice. Spring onions are the perfect way to garnish your Chinese fried rice.
17
Garnish with a drizzle of soy sauce for that extra punch of flavour.
18
This recipe of Chinese Fried Rice is quick, easy, and very delicious.

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FAQs

What is Chinese Fried Rice?

Is Chinese Fried Rice healthy?

Chinese Fried Rice can be a nutritious meal if prepared the right way. It should be filled with vegetables and protein sources, like chicken or tofu, packed with a perfect complement of vitamins, minerals, and protein. In reality, fried rice is full of calories and sodium, primarily because of the oil and soy sauce used in preparing the rice. You can reduce its oil, use low-sodium soy sauce, and add more veggies to make it healthier. Instead of white, try brown rice for more fibre and nutrient intake. When consumed moderately, Chinese Fried Rice is not only nutritious but also filling.

How do I cook Chinese Fried Rice at home?

To make Chinese Fried Rice at home, one needs to prepare the ingredients: day-old rice, chopped vegetables-most often these are carrots, peas, bell peppers, and your choice of protein-in this case, chicken and shrimp or tofu. Heat the oil in your wok or a large pan over medium-high heat; then saut the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Then add the vegetables and protein, and continue to cook until they are tender. Mix everything, and season with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Top with green onions before serving. There you have your fried rice!