Here's a simple and delicious fried rice recipe you can make at home:
📝 Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover, cold rice)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame oil)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mixed vegetables (like carrots, peas, capsicum)
2 eggs (optional, for egg fried rice)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Spring onions (for garnish, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep Ingredients:
o Make sure the rice is cold and separated (not sticky).
o Chop all veggies and beat the eggs (if using).
2. Cook Eggs (Optional):
o Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a pan.
o Add eggs and scramble until cooked. Set aside.
3. Sauté Veggies:
o In the same pan/wok, heat the rest of the oil.
o Add garlic and onion. Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
o Add mixed vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes on high heat.
4. Add Rice:
o Add the cooked rice to the pan.
o Stir well to combine with veggies.
5. Season:
o Add soy sauce, vinegar (if using), salt, and pepper.
o Mix thoroughly on high heat.
6. Finish:
o Add scrambled eggs back in.
o Mix gently. Garnish with spring onions.
🍽️Serve hot with:
Manchurian
Chilli Paneer
Gobi 65
Or eat as is!
Want a vegetarian, chicken, or schezwan version? Just ask!