Chinese Fried Rice

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Fried rice makes a delicious side dish, but if it's the main dish you're after, add meatless chick'n strips or grilled tofu, and you'll have a hearty dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups prepare white rice (leftover rice works best)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup snow peas (or snap peas)
  • 2 large carrots (small dice)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
  1. 1

    Prepare your raw vegetables and place them together in the same dish. You'll be adding these to the wok at the same time.

     

  2. 2

    When all veggies are ready, heat the wok over medium heat and drizzle in the oil. Next, add the vegetables, continually stirring for 3 to 5 minutes.

     

  3. 3

    Add two tablespoons of soy sauce and ginger and mix well. Cook until the mixture is steaming and the veggies are soft - about 2 to 3 minutes.

     

  4. 4

    Fold the cooked rice into the vegetables. Add the remaining soy sauce, mirin, and toasted sesame oil, mixing for about a minute or two.

     

  5. 5

    Add a splash more soy sauce as needed to taste and garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

     

    *Leftover rice works perfectly for fried rice because it has lost much of its moisture. If possible, make the rice a day or two in advance.
  6. 6
    Optional: To add "egg" to the rice, we used a little bit of our leftover Just Egg morning scramble. You could also use tofu if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1/2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 221kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g10%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Sodium 420mg18%
Potassium 210mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 2.7g
Protein 5.4g11%
Vitamin A 1520 IU
Vitamin C 9 mg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 1.7 mg
Vitamin E 0.9 mg
Vitamin K 18 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
Folate 64 mcg
Magnesium 42 mg
Zinc 0.8 mg
Selenium 10 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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