Veg Fried Rice Recipe
Veg Fried Rice is a healthy and delicious dish that is suitable for all seasons. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, and it can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 water
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, beans, capsicum, etc.), chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- Chopped spring onions for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in cold water and soak it in 2 cups of water for 20-30 minutes.
- Cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stovetop until it is fully cooked and fluffy. Let it cool down completely.
- Heat a wok or a large pan over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger and fry for 10-15 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and stir-fry until they turn translucent.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are cooked but still crunchy.
- Add cooked rice, soy sauce, white pepper powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and everything is well combined.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped spring onions.
Note
- You can use any vegetables of your choice for this recipe. Just make sure to chop them into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
- If you want to add some protein to your fried rice, you can add some scrambled eggs or tofu.
- You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and white pepper powder according to your taste preference.
- Make sure to use cold rice for this recipe. If you use hot rice, it will turn out sticky and clumpy.
- Fried rice is best eaten fresh and hot, so it's a great option for lunch or dinner.