Best 2 Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipes

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**Vegetarian Fried Rice: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Vegetarian fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's made with simple ingredients like rice, vegetables, eggs, and soy sauce, and it can be easily customized to your liking. This article offers two tasty vegetarian fried rice recipes: a classic vegetable fried rice and a spicy Szechuan fried rice. Both recipes are packed with flavor and can be made in under 30 minutes. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, these vegetarian fried rice recipes are sure to hit the spot.

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VEGETARIAN FRIED RICE



Vegetarian Fried Rice image

This is a good basic recipe for a side dish for Chinese BBQ pork. Add or subtract any vegetables of your choice. As a main course, try adding cooked shrimp, chicken, or pork. Always prep and measure all ingredients before you start to cook! Serve with egg drop or wonton soup and an egg roll.

Provided by janice tofuri

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups cold cooked rice
⅔ cup frozen peas, thawed
⅔ cup frozen carrot slices, thawed
⅔ cup frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
¼ cup sliced green onion (green part only)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook egg in hot wok, stirring continually, until no longer moist, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer egg to a plate and return wok to heat.
  • Cook ginger and garlic in skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add teriyaki sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes to the ginger and garlic; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook another 2 minutes.
  • Crumble cold rice into the wok. Stir rice with a wooden spoon, breaking rice into individual grains as it warms; add peas, carrots, broccoli, and green onion. Cook and stir mixture until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Fold scrambled egg into the rice mixture; cook and stir until egg is reheated, 1 to 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 786.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

VEGETARIAN NASI GORENG (FRIED RICE)



Vegetarian Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) image

This is one of the best-known Indonesian dishes and one of the easiest to make. The garnishes give contrasting flavors and textures to the dish. Try it!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups long-grain rice
salt
2 tablespoons tamarind paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 small cabbage, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and diced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
3 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 red peppers, cored,seeded,and diced
1/2 cucumber, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 eggs
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in boiling salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain, rinse, and drain again.
  • Stir in the tamarind paste and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbls.
  • of the oil in a large skillet or wok, add the shallots, and cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook gently, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add the cabbage and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Heat the remaining oil in the pan, add the rice, and cook gently until lightly browned.
  • Return the vegetables to the pan.
  • Add the soy sauce and sugar and heat gently to warm through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, celery, and omelet strips.
  • Note: To make omelet strips: Whisk 2 eggs with plenty of salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tbls butter in an omelet pan or small skillet.
  • Add the eggs to the pan and cook until set.
  • Leave to cool.
  • Roll up the omelet and slice across into fine strips.

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less moist and will hold its shape better in the fried rice.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a large wok or skillet: A large cooking surface will help you cook the rice evenly and prevent it from sticking.
  • Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help the rice cook quickly and evenly.
  • Add the rice and vegetables in batches: Don't overcrowd the wok or skillet, or the rice will not cook evenly.
  • Stir the rice and vegetables constantly: This will help prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Season the fried rice to taste: Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce are all common seasonings for fried rice.
  • Serve the fried rice immediately: Fried rice is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy vegetarian meal, give this vegetarian fried rice recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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