A Simple Dish Turned into Culinary Art!
Does creating amazing results using basic ingredients bring you joy? You achieve cooking success by making fried rice. The combination of roasted garlic with colorful vegetables creates a perfectly prepared meal on each forkful of cooked rice.
Fried rice started in Asian kitchens but now appears all across the world with numerous regional cooking styles. Fried rice is more than just cooked rice because it celebrates our skills with food and available ingredients. No matter how simple your meal needs, fried rice always delivers amazing results.
Ingredients (Serves: 4-5)
For the Fried Rice Base:
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old for better texture)
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable, sesame, or peanut oil for added depth)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
For the Vegetables:
- ½ cup carrots (diced)
- ½ cup green peas
- ½ cup sweet corn
- ½ cup bell peppers (chopped for a pop of color)
- 2-3 spring onions (chopped for garnish and flavor)
For the Seasoning:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (light or dark, based on your preference)
- 1 tbsp vinegar (adds a tangy kick)
- 1 tbsp chili sauce (adjust as per spice tolerance)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Garnishing:
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped for freshness)
- A dash of toasted sesame seeds (adds nuttiness)
- Lemon wedges (to enhance flavors)
Preparation Time: 25-30 minutes
Fried Rice Recipe: Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Prepping the Ingredients
Cut your vegetables into equal sizes to make them cook uniformly throughout. You should use a fork to separate the rice pieces when your portion contains old rice.
Step 2: Stir-Frying the Base
1. Heat a large cooking pan with oil on a high burner.
2. Heat minced garlic pieces until they turn golden brown. Put fried onions into the hot pan and stir the components until these pieces become transparent.
Step 3: Cooking the Vegetables
Add orange slices of carrots naturally with frozen peas, corn, and colorful bell peppers into the pan. Keep stirring the vegetables at high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. By giving the vegetables high heat we protect their crispy texture and preserve their sweet taste.
Step 4: Adding the Rice and Seasoning
1. Spread the cooked rice into the pan while trying to separate grains.
2. Pour soy sauce mix of vinegar and chili sauce over cooked rice. Season the vegetables with your choice of salt and black pepper.
3. Mix all ingredients so the rice receives equal treatment with the seasonings.
Step 5: Final Touches
Mix spring onions into the pan for one minute. After turning off the heat sprinkle coriander leaves and sesame seeds then finish with fresh lemon juice.
Tips for Perfect Fried Rice
1. Use Day-Old Rice: Rice that is a little drier than fresh retains its proper texture in stir-fried cooking.
2. Cook on High Heat: When cooked in strong heat the vegetables achieve their desired smokiness and texture.
3. Don’t Overcrowed the Pan: The cooking process yields better results when your ingredients can freely move.
Nutritional Values:
| Nutrients & Energy (Macro) | Values | Units |
| Energy | 180 | Kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 | g |
| Total Fat | 5.0 | g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.0 | g |
| Total Fiber | 2.0 | g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamins | Values | Units |
| Total Vitamin A | 150 | µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08 | mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05 | mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.0 | mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 | mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin C | 15 | mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 | µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 | mg |
| Vitamin K | 0 | µg |
Minerals & Trace Elements (Micro)
| Minerals | Values | Units |
| Calcium | 20 | mg |
| Copper | 0.1 | mg |
| Iron | 1.2 | mg |
| Magnesium | 15 | mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 | mg |
| Potassium | 110 | mg |
| Selenium | 0 | µg |
| Sodium | 420 | mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 | mg |
Starch & Sugars
| Starch | Values | Units |
| Total Starch | 25.0 | g |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 | g |
| Total SFA | 0.5 | g |
| Total MUFA | 2.0 | g |
| Total PUFA | 1.5 | g |
| Total Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Total Cholesterol | 0 | mg |
Phytochemicals
| Phytochemicals | Values | Units |
| Saponins | 0 | g |
This chart provides a general estimate of the nutritional content of fried rice. Actual values may vary based on the specific ingredients and portions used. Enjoy your meal!
Your Eating Plan Needs Fried Rice
- One-pot fried rice becomes ready fast because it fits busy lifestyles.
- You can make this dish from basic food items and leftover ingredients which reduces your meal costs while providing a tasty experience.
- You get fiber vitamins and essential nutrients when you make this dish with fresh vegetables.
Serving Suggestions
- Hot and Sour Soup: The spicy hot soup with sour flavors reduces fried rice’s milder textures.
- Spring Rolls: You can dip these rolls of fried vegetables or meat into their crispy flesh.
- Chili Paneer: The spicy Indo-Chinese dish Chili Paneer gives meals a strong burst of flavor.
A Life Lesson in Every Grain
By making fried rice we discover that an excellent meal comes from well-balanced ingredients sufficiently mixed to create an exceptional result. In the same way, one grain cannot determine a meal’s identity every moment of life adds new pieces to the overall canvas.
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