Vegetable Fried Rice (Fried Rice)

Vegetable Fried Rice (Fried Rice)

Vegetable Fried Rice (Fried Rice)

Published on 22/06/2019 | In By
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Trinidad fried rice

Vegetable Fried Rice (Trinidad Fried Rice)

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Vegetable Fried Rice for Every Occasion
Vegetable fried rice is a quick and healthy meal full of flavour. Packed with a variety of fresh vegetables, it’s a satisfying dish when paired with rice. This recipe works well for both lunch and dinner, and it’s easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand. The combination of soy sauce and sesame oil gives the fried rice a savoury taste, making it a favourite for many.

Ingredients for Vegetable Fried Rice
To make this vegetable fried rice, you’ll need 1 cup of uncooked rice or 4 cups of cooked rice. Use fresh vegetables, such as celery, carrots, and bell peppers (green, yellow, and red). You’ll also need garlic, spring onions, and Chinese five spice for added flavour. For the finishing touch, add toasted sesame oil and dark soy sauce to bring everything together.

Cooking the Rice
If using uncooked rice, add it to boiling unsalted water. Make sure the water covers the rice, as more water than usual is needed for boiling. After 5-10 minutes, check the rice by pressing a grain between your fingers. The grain should crush easily but still feel slightly firm. Drain the rice in a colander and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Sautéing the Vegetables
Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. First, sauté the carrots for about 3 minutes. Then, add the celery and garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes. After that, toss in the bell peppers and sauté for 1 more minute. This process ensures that the vegetables remain tender yet crisp, adding texture to the fried rice.

Seasoning and Mixing the Fried Rice
Once the vegetables are sautéed, sprinkle in the Chinese five spice and pour in the soy sauce. Stir the ingredients together to coat the vegetables evenly. Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix it well until the rice turns brown from the soy sauce. Make sure the rice absorbs all the flavours from the vegetables and seasoning.

Finishing the Dish
Add the spring onions to the rice just before turning off the heat. This will give the fried rice a fresh, crisp finish. After everything is combined, the vegetable fried rice is ready to serve.

Serve the Fried Rice
Serve the vegetable fried rice hot as a side or a main dish. If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator. However, if you live in a hot climate, refrigerate the rice within a few hours to prevent spoilage.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain easy cook rice (uncooked) or 4 cups cooked rice
  • 2 celery stalks (Julienne) then cut into fine cubes
  • 2 small carrots (cut into fine cubes)
  • 1/4 bell pepper (green) cut into fine pieces
  • 1/4 bell pepper (yellow) cut into fine pieces
  • 1/4 bell pepper (red) cut into fine pieces
  • 2 spring onions/ scallions (chopped finely)
  • 2 garlic cloves (chopped finely)
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  1. If using uncooked rice, add to boiling unsalted water. Use enough water to cover the rice, i.e. a lot more than needed normally.
  2. NB: We are boiling the rice not steaming it.
  3. After about 5-10 mins test a grain of rice between your thumb and index finger. If the grain crushes with a bit of pressure and feels soft enough to chew yet a bit firm it is ready to drain in a colander. Wait a few minutes longer if you feel that it is not as tender as you would like. NB: The rice must be grainy and not soft.
  4. Once drained, pour a bit of cold tap water over the rice, then drain again. This will prevent over-cooking.
  5. Place a large non-stick pan or Chinese Wok over a medium to high heat.
  6. Add sesame oil and then chopped carrots.
  7. Sauté for 3 mins before adding the celery and garlic.
  8. Sauté for a further 2 mins.
  9. Add the peppers and saute for a minute.
  10. Add the Chinese five spice and soy sauce and mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
  11. Add the cooked and drained rice to the pan and mix all the ingredients together until the rice becomes completely coloured with the soy sauce.
  12. Mix in the chopped spring onions and turn off the heat.
  13. Serve hot!
  14. NB: If living in an extremely hot climate, store the rice in the refrigerator after a few hours of cooking if not used as the heat can cause the peppers to ferment and spoil the rice.

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2 Responses to Vegetable Fried Rice (Fried Rice)

  1. Edward Huggins 14/01/2022 at 2:17 am #

    Just like my grandma makes it

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    • Cleo 14/01/2022 at 10:18 pm #

      Thank-you!

      Reply

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