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VEGETABLE FRIED RICE/ HOW TO MAKE VEG FRIED RICE

September 28, 2021 by JAYANTHY 2 Comments

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If you are looking for easy and restaurant-style vegetable fried rice, then this recipe is for you. It is a simple and delicious fried rice with healthy vegetables and packed full of flavours.

A simple and delicious vegetable fried rice is loaded full of fresh vegetables and a few Chinese sauces. This recipe is easy to make within few minutes with freshly cooked rice or leftover rice. It is one of our family’s favorite rice recipes, and I do make it frequently.

All Chinese cooking is mostly are stir-fry on a wok. Stir-fry cooking on high heat helps to impart the beautiful smoky aroma and crunchiness to the vegetable. The crunchy vegetables are the soul of the fried rice with added Chinese sauces.

You can tweak this recipe as per your comfort. Yes, I do swap some vegetables at times and also add egg or chicken to it. Customize it with your favorite add-ons per your palate’s preference and, enjoy this simple comfort food at your home.

Ingredients used for this vegetable fried rice

  • rice ( leftover or freshly cooked rice )
  • onion
  • capsicum
  • beans ( French beans )
  • carrot
  • cabbage
  • soy sauce
  • red chilly sauce
  • vinegar
  • oil ( vegetable oil )
  • pepper ( freshly ground )
  • salt

In today’s recipe, I didn’t add Ajinomoto. It is purely optional to add to individuals’ tastes. But authentic Chinese fried rice calls for Ajinomoto.

How to cook vegetable fried rice?

It is an easy and delicious recipe if you follow the easy steps given. Perfectly fresh cooked grainy or leftover cooked rice is essential. Firstly, in a wok, add oil on medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onions and saute for a minute. Secondly, add all the sliced vegetables and stir-fry, tossing the vegetables on high heat. Make sure the vegetables are not overcooked. Maintain the high heat, which helps the veggies to cook fast and crunchy.

Now add freshly ground peppercorns, chilly sauce, soya sauce, rice vinegar, and stir-fry well. Finally, add freshly cooked rice or leftover rice and salt to taste. Mix the rice until the sauce is well combined. Toss it well holding, the handles of the kadhai and, switch off the heat. Simple, delicious homemade vegetable rice is ready within few minutes.

What to serve with Vegetable Fried Rice?

Vegetable fried rice as itself is very aromatic and delicious to eat. It pairs well with paneer butter masala, chicken Manchurian, fish Manchurian, tomato ketchup, and raita.

Some recipes that pair well with vegetable fried rice

Fish Manchurian

Paneer Butter Masala Recipe

Chettinad Spicy Paneer

Chicken Cutlet/Patties/Tikka/Croquettes

Pan fried crispy chicken wings

Baby corn fritters ( In Air-Fryer )

Let’s see step by step preparation of vegetable fried rice

In a wide kadhai or wok, add three tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. To it, add sliced onions and saute for a minute.

Add chopped vegetables ( cabbage, carrot, beans, capsicum ) and stir fry on high heat.

 Add pepper powder and saute gently. Do not reduce heat when tossing vegetables. Otherwise, the moisture from vegetables makes the fried rice mushy.

Now add in the chilly sauce, soya sauce, and gently mix the vegetables.

Now add rice vinegar according to taste and mix gently.

Finally, add freshly cooked or leftover rice and toss well, holding the handle of the pan.

Simple, delicious vegetable fried rice is ready to serve.

I served it with cucumber raita and tomato ketchup.

Variations

You can swap vegetables with egg, chicken, or any red meat. Follow the same recipe as mentioned and, the cooking time may vary.

I hope you like the recipe! If you like it, rate the recipe and write your feedback which means a lot to me. I always love to hear from you guys and respond as soon as possible. Happy Cooking!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which rice to use for vegetable fried rice?

You can use any long grain or medium size rice, which are aged.

Is Ajinomoto must for the fried rice?

Authentic Chinese fried rice contains Ajinomoto. I avoid MSG in my Chinese cuisine. You can add or skip and, it is purely optional.

What vegetables do you use in fried rice?

You can add any favourite vegetables you like.

Can we add egg to the vegetable fried rice?

Yes, you can add egg to the vegetable fried rice.

Why is my fried rice mushy?

You should not cook rice thoroughly. It should be al dente and also cool the rice after cooking. When mixing with the veggies, mix it gently.

Notes

Cook any aged long grain or medium rice. Aged rice always has less starch and does not be mushy.
Choice of vegetables is purely optional. Spring onions add extra flavor to the rice. I didn’t add it as my fridge was out of stock of it.
Using vinegar is optional, but it adds a slight punch to the fried rice. Rice vinegar is the best choice than other vinegar varieties.
Use any oil with a high smoke point.

vegetable fried rice in a white bowl with two chopsticks.

VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Jayanthy Asokan
A simple and delicious fried rice recipe is full of fresh vegetables and a few Chinese sauces. If you are looking for an easy and restaurant-style dish, then this is a must-try recipe.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3
Calories 1534.2 kcal

Equipment

  • Kadhai or Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups rice ( fresh cooked rice or leftover rice )
  • 1/4 cup cabbage ( finely sliced )
  • 1 capsicum
  • 2 carrot ( medium size )
  • 10 French beans ( numbers )
  • 1 onion ( medium size )
  • 1 tbsp pepper powder ( fresh ground pepper )
  • 1 tbsp soya sauce
  • ¾ tsp chilly sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp oil ( vegetable oil )
  • salt ( to taste )

Instructions
 

  • In a wide kadhai or wok, add three tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. To it, add sliced onions and saute for a minute.
  • Add chopped vegetables ( cabbage, carrot, beans, capsicum ) and stir fry on high heat.
  • Add pepper powder and saute gently. Do not reduce heat when tossing vegetables. Otherwise, the moisture from vegetables makes the fried rice mushy.
  • Now add in the chilly sauce, soya sauce, and gently mix the vegetables.
  • Now add rice vinegar according to taste and mix gently.
  • Finally, add freshly cooked or leftover rice and toss well, holding the handle of the pan.
  • Simple, delicious vegetable fried rice is ready to serve.
  • I served it with cucumber raita and tomato ketchup.
    vegetable fried rice in a white bowl with two chopsticks.

Notes

Cook any aged long grain or medium rice. Aged rice always has less starch and does not be mushy.
Choice of vegetables is purely optional. Spring onions add extra flavor to the rice. I didn’t add it as my fridge was out of stock of it.
Using vinegar is optional, but it adds a slight punch to the fried rice. Rice vinegar is the best choice than other vinegar varieties.
Use any oil with a high smoke point.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 1534.2kcalCarbohydrates: 308.4gProtein: 28.8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 1.8gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 387.5mgPotassium: 787.8mgFiber: 8.5gSugar: 6.6gVitamin A: 8862.2IUVitamin C: 61.4mgCalcium: 141.1mgIron: 3.8mg
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  1. Kishore

    October 1, 2021 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy.

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    • JAYANTHY

      October 3, 2021 at 5:30 am

      Thanks!

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