Vegetarian Fried Rice
Learn how to make a simple and satisfying Vegetable Fried Rice! An ideal dinner, this flavorful recipe is packed with fluffy rice and plenty of vegetables!
- 0 - 30 Minutes
- Medium
- 4
Method
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pouches Tilda Ready to Heat Pure Basmati Rice, cooled
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 cup frozen edamame beans
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp furikake seasoning or black sesame seeds
- 1 lime, quartered, for garnish
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, for garnish
How to make Vegetarian Fried Rice
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Prepare rice according to package directions.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil.
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Put the eggs in a small bowl, season with a pinch of salt and whisk well. Add the beaten eggs to the pan. Using a spatula, cook the eggs for about 30 seconds, remove from the pan and set aside.
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Add the 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the pan. Add the carrots, and whites of the spring onions. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, for about 1 minute
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Add the cold rice, edamame, and cooked eggs to the pan. Add the soy sauce and mix well.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Stir in the green parts of the spring onions and sprinkle with the furikake (or sesame).
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Garnish with lime and cilantro and serve.
What is Furikake Seasoning?
Furikake is a seasoning made from savory and sweet flavors, including sesame seeds, katsuobushi (dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna), green seaweed flakes, and nori seaweed. This traditional Japanese condiment is not only a fantastic addition to steamed rice, but it can also be used as a topping for onigiri, udon noodles, soup, salad, popcorn, and various other dishes.
How to Make Fried Rice Extra Crispy:
- Use cold, cooked rice. Freshly cooked warm rice tends to stick to the pan and become mushy.
- Sauté each ingredient separately. Fried Rice is a type of stir-fry, so it’s crucial to cook each ingredient separately to ensure that they are all crispy and properly cooked.
- Allow the rice to toast by spreading it in a thin layer in the pan, letting it cook for a few minutes without stirring.
- Avoid using excessive amounts of sauces, which can make the rice soggy.Add a crunchy garnish, such as chopped nuts or crispy fried onions, to add texture and enhance the flavor of the dish.
