Best 6 Cashew Fried Rice Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delightful flavors of delectable Cashew Fried Rice, a vegetarian rendition of the classic Asian dish. This versatile recipe offers a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender-crisp vegetables, savory cashews, and fluffy rice, all harmoniously blended in a flavorful sauce.

Within this article, you'll find a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. The core recipe presents a vegetarian-friendly version, while variations include a vegan alternative, a gluten-free adaptation, and a spicy rendition for those who enjoy a touch of heat.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a seamless cooking experience. Clear instructions guide you through the process, from preparing the vegetables and cashews to stir-frying the ingredients and creating the perfect sauce. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to help you create a satisfying and flavorful meal.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to create the perfect Cashew Fried Rice. Savor the delightful combination of textures and flavors, and enjoy a delectable vegetarian dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI VEGETABLE FRIED RICE WITH CASHEWS RECIPE



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**Advance Prep Recommended** Be sure to read the recipe notes in the blog post above for more info! Crunchy, seasonal veggies shine in Thai Vegetable Fried Rice with Cashews. Prep ahead for meal planning and dinner comes together quick! Top with texture rich sesame seeds and green onions, for that authentic flavor. vegan or vegetarian + gluten free *Read the recipe notes above in the post for more tips!

Provided by Traci York | Vanilla And Bean

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 C (145g) Cashews (whole, raw)
5 Tbs (55g) Toasted Sesame Oil
1 1/2 C (150g) Yellow or Purple Onion (large dice - about 1 medium onion)
1 C (60g) Shiitake or Crimini Mushrooms (sliced or large dice, stems removed)
1 C (140g) Red Bell Pepper (large dice - about 1 medium pepper)
1 Tbs Fresh Garlic (microplaned)
1 Tbs Fresh Ginger (microplaned)
2 tsp Red Chili Pepper Flakes (this is spicy(ish) around spicy 3! )
4 Tbs Tamari (divided, plus more for serving)
2 Tbs Liquid Aminos* (see note) (or more Tamari)
1 Tbs Brown Sugar
4 C (475g) Jasmine Rice ** (see note) (cooked, and chilled (day old works best here - see note)*)
4 C (300g) Broccoli Florets (cut to bite size)
1 C (105g) Sweet Peas (frozen)
1/2 Lime
2 Tbs Thai Basil (chopped, or to taste )
lime wedges
green onions
sesame seeds
Sriracha
plenty of chopped thai basil or cilantro
fried egg or prepared tofu (on the top)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Place the cashews in a baking pan and bake for about 12-14 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large Dutch oven, add the sesame oil and heat until shimmering. To test to see if the oil is hot enough, toss in a piece of onion. If it starts frying, it's ready! Add the onions and saute for two minutes on medium. To the onions, add the mushrooms and stir fry for two minutes. Add the bell peppers to the onions and mushrooms and stir fry for two more minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture and saute for one minute on medium-low. Add two Tbs Tamari, Liquid Aminos (or more Tamari) and sugar, stir. To the Dutch oven, spoon in the rice and stir fry for about four to five minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan where needed, until all the rice is coated with the oil and the veggies are evenly distributed. If the rice begins to stick, add a few tablespoons of water to deglaze.
  • To the rice mixture, add the broccoli and sweet peas. Stir until vegetable are evenly distributed. Cook on low heat stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes until broccoli is tender crisp (or until desired tenderness). Taste the rice for seasoning adjustment, adding two more tablespoons of Tamari (or more) if desired. This will also help deglaze the Dutch oven. Squeeze in 1/2 lime juice and stir in the cashews and fresh basil or cilantro. Add more herbs to taste.
  • Spoon the rice into big bowls, sprinkle or serve with green onions, sesame seeds, more herbs and lime wedges. If serving with tofu or fried eggs, add to the bowls now. For those that love even more spicy, serve with Sriracha.
  • Store in a lidded container for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, Carbohydrate 121 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1021 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BASMATI RICE WITH FRIED CASHEWS AND RAISINS



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This recipe was inspired by a New Year's Day feast I was invited to starring a huge chicken biryani. I helped the host with the final touches of the meal, including frying some nuts and raisins as a topping. I loved the flavor and texture they brought to the meal. While this recipe is certainly not biryani, the toasted toppings mixed into a lightly spiced rice, takes me back to that special day.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 3/4 teaspoon crushed cumin seeds in 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup rinsed basmati rice and 1 cinnamon stick. Add 1 1/2 cups water and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Pan-fry 1/4 cup each raisins and salted cashews in vegetable oil, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle over the rice and fluff together; season with salt.

CASHEW RICE



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BECAUSE it is so versatile, this colorful side dish is one of my standbys. You can serve it with most any entree, and with the "magic" of instant rice, it's ready in a short time. The vegetables add a touch of color while the cashews give this economical dish a "gourmet touch". -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon sliced green onion
1 teaspoon butter
Dash pepper
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
Chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, carrot, celery, onion, butter and pepper. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Stir in rice; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN AND CASHEW FRIED RICE



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Chili oil and fresh ginger kick up the spice in this fried rice with cashews and chicken thighs.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon Asian sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 cups cold cooked long grain white rice
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili oil
2 tablespoons roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop out onto a plate.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the carrots, sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the carrots are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg, chicken and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the egg, to mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Stir in the chili oil, sprinkle with the cashews and serve.
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PRAWN, PINEAPPLE & CASHEW FRIED RICE



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Bursting with juicy prawns, sweet pineapple, and crunchy cashew nuts, this Asian-style dinner is speedy and satisfying

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp sesame oil
1 egg , beaten
1 onion , chopped, or 140g chopped frozen onions
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
140g frozen prawns
100g frozen peas
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
200g pouch cooked basmati rice
227g can pineapple chunks in juice, drained
2 tbsp soy sauce
50g cashew nuts , toasted
zest and juice ½ lime , the other 1/2 cut into wedges to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large wok or non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Tip in the egg and cook for 2-3 mins until the egg is set. Tip the omelette onto a board, cut into 1cm strips and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and tip in the onion. Sizzle for 5 mins, then add the garlic paste, ginger paste and prawns. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins until the prawns defrost and turn pink. Add the peas, five-spice powder, rice, pineapple, soy and cashew nuts, and stir-fry for another 3 mins until piping hot.
  • Stir the omelette strips into the rice and heat for 1 min. Finally, stir through the lime zest and juice. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 4.5 milligram of sodium

CASHEW FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Cashew Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb soft tofu, mashed
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 cups cooked rice, cold
1/2 cup chopped cashews
3 small yellow onions, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix tofu, turmeric and onion powder in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet.
  • Add the tofu mixture and cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place a dry wok over medium heat.
  • When it begins to smoke, add the remaining oil, the onions, and the rice.
  • Stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the"sauce" and stir fry until the rice is heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the cashews and the tofu mixture.

Tips for Making Cashew Fried Rice

  • Use day-old rice. This will help the rice fry up evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use high-quality soy sauce. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet. This will prevent the rice from cooking evenly.
  • Stir-fry the rice over high heat. This will help it get crispy and flavorful.
  • Add the cashews last. This will prevent them from burning.

Conclusion

Cashew fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its colorful vegetables, savory sauce, and crunchy cashews, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give cashew fried rice a try. You won't be disappointed!

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