Veggie Egg Fried Rice

Name: Veggie Egg Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked jasmine rice or any long grain rice; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp sriracha; 3 eggs; 2 bell peppers (, chopped); 3/4 cup onion (, chopped); 3 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 cup carrots (, diced); 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger (, minced); 1 tbsp garlic (, minced); 2 tbsp parsley (, chopped (optional))

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Chinese style veggie egg fried rice is the perfect summertime vegetarian dinner. It is simple, delicious, healthy and will be ready in under 30 minutes.

Vegetable fried rice is one of my favourite Chinese stir-fry dishes ever, not only because it is quick but also healthier and less greasy than takeaway!

Chinese style egg and vegetable fried rice

Why this recipe works?

This recipe is tremendously delicious; cooked white rice mixed with eggs and lots of vegetables, drizzled with a layer of soy sauce, oyster sauce and sriracha. This vegetable fried rice recipe is ideal for meal- prep; You can double or triple the recipe and divide it into small batches, keep refrigerated until needed. It reheats perfectly on the stove or in the microwave.

Ingredients

Cooked jasmine rice: Use jasmine rice or any long grain rice. Avoid using short-grain rice as they have more starch content.
Sesame oil: Adding sesame oil elevates the flavour of the dish. The nutty taste gives an extra kick to the vegetable fried rice.
Light soy sauce: This recipe uses light soy sauce, it adds a great flavour to the recipe. You can also use organic soy sauce or naturally brewed soy sauce.
Oyster sauce: It adds a great boost of flavour to the dish.
Sriracha: This sauce adds that extra spice with a hint of garlic flavour to the dish.
Eggs: They add great flavour and texture to the dish.
Onion: Use finely chopped onions.
Olive oil: This recipe uses olive oil for a rich flavour. However, you can replace it with butter if you like.
Carrots: Using diced carrots give a crunchy texture to the dish.
Ginger & Garlic: Make sure to use freshly minced ginger and garlic.
Bell pepper: It adds a great crunch to this dish. I used yellow and red bell peppers.
Parsley: Garnishing your dish with fine chopped Parsley is optional, but it gives a lovely look and taste to the dish.

How to make veggie egg fried rice?

Make the sauce mix sesame oil, oyster sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce, then set aside.

Saute' the veggies, Heat the oil and add all the veggies.

Cook the rice: To have 4 cups of cooked rice, you need to use 1.5 cups of uncooked rice. In a small pot, add the rice and 2.5 cups of water and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, simmer until all the liquids absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
Cook the eggs: Heat some oil (olive oil and sesame oil) in a small skillet, then add the eggs, stir until the eggs are cooked, transfer into a bowl and set aside.
Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix sesame oil, oyster sauce, sriracha, and soy sauce, then set aside.
Saute' the veggies: Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat, then saute onion, bell pepper and carrot for 3-4 minutes or until they become soft.
Fry the rice: Add the rice and fry for 3-4 more minutes (stir occasionally).
Assemble everything: Add the cooked eggs and pour the sauce over the mixture cook for 1-2 minutes, then reduce the heat and cook for a few minutes more until the rice is not wet.
Garnish with some finely chopped green onion and serve.

Recipe Tips

Always rinse the rice well to get rid of the excess starch as it prevents the rice from turning sticky.
It is very important to cool the rice right after cooking.
Avoid using frozen veggies or cold vegetables while cooking fried rice as they become too soft because of the moisture.
Make sure to cut the veggies uniformly so they’ll cook at the same rate.
Use a heavy pan, skillet or wok for stir-frying so that the veggies do not get stuck or burn while frying.
Remember to stir and toss so that the veggies are uniformly cooked.
You can make vegetable fried rice using leftover rice. ; to do so, take the rice out of the fridge, break up any clumps and leave it on the kitchen table to come up to room temperature before using it.
If you are making a large portion, fry it in batches. Frying a lot of it at the same will not bring out the flavours.
If you like your food extra spicy, you can add more sriracha.

Recipe Variations

You can add other vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms and even green beans.
Feel free to add seasonings like sesame seeds, dried basil, oregano or thyme.
You can add different proteins like chicken, shrimp or tofu.
To make a healthier version of the fried rice, you can use brown rice and add extra veggies and reduce the amount of oil.
Add pineapple along with the veggies, which adds a sweet and sour flavour to the dish.
Replace the long grain rice with cauliflower rice or quinoa and make this recipe low-carb.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of rice do Chinese restaurants use to make fried rice?

Chinese restaurants use jasmine rice to make fried rice as it has a great texture and flavour, making it perfect for this dish.

Why is my fried rice sticky?

Your fried rice may be sticky as there is starch content in the rice. Always rinse the rice to get rid of the excess starch. The starch makes the fried rice sticky and mushy. Adding adequate oil ensures that the rice doesn’t stick.

For how long can I store fried rice?

You can store fried rice in the fridge for 2-3 days in an air-tight container. But it is best to consume it as soon as it is prepared.

How do I reheat fried rice?

You can steam them in an instant pot for about 5 minutes or fry them in the skillet for a few minutes.

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