Vegan 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

Transform leftover rice into a colorful, flavor-packed meal with this homemade Chinese Fried Rice. Crisp carrots, sweet peas, snow peas, onion, and green onions are quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and toasted sesame oil, creating a delicious balance of savory, nutty, and aromatic flavors in every bite.  

Whether you serve it as a satisfying side dish or add grilled tofu or chick’n strips to make it a complete meal, this versatile recipe is one you’ll reach for again and again. It’s quick, comforting, and brings the irresistible flavors of your favorite restaurant right into your own kitchen. 

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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