Description
Chinese Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender vegetables, fragrant garlic, and perfectly cooked rice into a satisfying meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this versatile recipe allows for endless customization with your choice of proteins or veggies, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups day-old long-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Break up any clumps of day-old rice to ensure a fluffy texture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and diced carrots; stir-fry for about two minutes until slightly softened.
- Incorporate the prepared rice and soy sauce, mixing thoroughly until heated through.
- Stir in frozen peas and chopped green onions; continue stir-frying for another two minutes.
- Serve immediately while hot, either on its own or alongside your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Always use cold, day-old rice to prevent mushiness. Feel free to customize with proteins like shrimp or chicken, or add seasonal vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli.