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Vegetable Fried Rice
A practical Chinese-style vegetable fried rice with chilled cooked rice, vegetables, spring onion and soy sauce, with classic egg and vegan versions.
- Chinese
- 20 min total time
- 2 base servings
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Classic
Vegetable fried rice with egg, mixed vegetables, spring onion, garlic and soy sauce.
Contains egg, soy and likely gluten from standard soy sauce.
This version
- Classic
- Vegetarian
- Contains gluten
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 300 g cooked rice, preferably chilled
- 2 eggs Use the vegan version for egg-free fried rice.
- 120 g mixed vegetables
- 40 g spring onion
- 20 ml neutral oil
- 20 ml soy sauce Contains soy and may contain wheat/gluten.
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 g fine salt, optional
Cooking method
Pan
- Prepare the rice
Break up clumps of chilled cooked rice with your fingers or a spoon.
- Cook the egg
For the classic version, scramble the eggs in a hot oiled pan, then transfer them to a plate. Skip this step for the vegan version.
- Stir-fry the vegetables
Add more oil if needed, then cook the garlic, mixed vegetables and spring onion until hot.
- Add rice
Add the rice and stir-fry until the grains are hot and separate.
- Season
Add soy sauce and toss well. Return the egg to the pan for the classic version.
- Serve
Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed.
Frequently asked questions
Which version should I choose if I avoid egg?
Choose the vegan version. It removes the scrambled egg and uses extra vegetables.
Is this fried rice soy-free or gluten-free?
No. Both versions use soy sauce, which contains soy and may contain wheat/gluten.
Why use chilled rice?
Chilled cooked rice is drier, so it fries into separate grains instead of clumping.
Is this a regional Chinese recipe?
No. It is a practical home fried rice inspired by Chinese-style stir-frying.
