Best 2 Paneer Fried Rice Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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**Paneer Fried Rice: A Delightful Fusion of Indian and Chinese Flavors**

Paneer fried rice is a delightful fusion dish that combines the best of Indian and Chinese cuisines. It features soft and succulent paneer, a type of Indian cottage cheese, stir-fried with aromatic basmati rice, a variety of colorful vegetables, and a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and green chilies. The result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This article offers two variations of paneer fried rice: a classic version and a schezwan version. The classic version features a mild and savory flavor profile, while the schezwan version adds a spicy kick with the addition of schezwan sauce. Both versions are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Whether you're a fan of Indian or Chinese cuisine, or simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, paneer fried rice is sure to please.

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FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rice, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, red onion, mixed vegetable, prefered seasoning, butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, white pepper, curry, chicken bouillon powder

Provided by Agnes Boateng

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ginger, peeled
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ red onion, diced
mixed vegetable, frozen or fresh
prefered seasoning
butter
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, divided
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon curry
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder

Steps:

  • Boil the rice in stock/broth and season ass desired.
  • Sauté ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, and red onion in vegetable oil on medium until fragrant. To this, add the mixed vegetables and seasonings of choice.
  • While vegetables are cooking, make a garlic butter paste with the remaining garlic and butter. To the paste, add lemon juice and ½ tbsp soy sauce and mix. Add 1 tbsp paste to the vegetables. Stir well on medium heat.
  • When veggies are done, remove from the pan and put in a separate bowl.
  • Put more oil in the pan and add the rice to the pan. Season rice with white pepper, curry, and chicken bouillon powder.
  • Add the garlic paste to rice and stir. Then, add vegetables, remaining soy sauce, and remaining garlic butter paste and stir well.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams

PANEER FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Paneer Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: rice, oil, salt, water, paneer, red chili powder, salt, black pepper, oil, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, green chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, sugar, salt, coriander leaf

Provided by Akhil Kundkar

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup rice
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups water
½ cup paneer, cubed
¼ teaspoon red chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
⅓ cup carrot, chopped
⅓ cup bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon green chili sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
coriander leaf, optional, chopped

Steps:

  • For rice, fill 2 cups (480 ml) of water, with 1 tablespoon of oil, and a tablespoon of salt in a bowl. Then, add 1 cup (200 g) of rice to the water and cook.
  • For paneer, add 150 grams of cubed paneer in a small bowl and season with red chili powder, salt, and black pepper powder.
  • Heat oil in a pan on medium and to that, add paneer and fry until golden brown. After stirring, remove the paneer and keep it aside.
  • In the same pan, add another 2 tablespoons of oil and finely chopped garlic. Stir the garlic until it's light brown. Then, add all vegetables and saute.
  • Add fried paneer with green chili sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar and mix well. Then, add cooked rice.
  • Next, add sugar, alt, and black pepper powder to taste.
  • Fry the rice mixture.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • To make the perfect paneer fried rice, use day-old rice. This will help the rice stay separate and fluffy when fried.
  • If you don't have day-old rice, you can make fresh rice and then spread it out on a baking sheet to cool completely before using.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the fried rice. This will help ensure that the rice cooks evenly and doesn't stick to the pan.
  • Heat the oil over high heat before adding the rice. This will help create a crispy texture on the rice.
  • Stir the rice constantly while cooking. This will help prevent the rice from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Add the vegetables, paneer, and seasonings towards the end of the cooking process. This will help ensure that the vegetables are still crisp and the paneer is not overcooked.
  • Serve the paneer fried rice immediately, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Paneer fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. With its combination of flavors and textures, paneer fried rice is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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