Make a Delicious Fried Rice in 5 minutes
Introduction:
Veg fried rice is a delightful dish enjoyed across South-East Asia, and in India, it has found a special place as a popular street food in Indian Chinese cuisine. Made with cooked rice, finely chopped vegetables, and a blend of spices, it’s a versatile and satisfying meal. This recipe pairs perfectly with Manchurian gravy or dal, offering a delightful fusion of Flavors.
Recipe Overview:
In this recipe, we’ll create a delicious Indian version of vegetable fried rice, omitting egg and meat for a vegetarian delight. The key lies in using long-grain basmati rice to avoid stickiness and retaining the crunch of vegetables by frying them briefly on high flame.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup Basmati rice
– 6 cups water
– 1 tsp oil
– ½ tsp salt
– 2 tbsp oil
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– ½ onion, finely chopped
– 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
– ¼ carrot, finely chopped
– 2 tbsp cabbage, finely chopped
– 2 tbsp peas
– 5 beans, finely chopped
– ¼ capsicum, finely chopped
– ½ tsp salt
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp vinegar
– 1 tsp black pepper
– 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare Rice: Soak 1 cup of Basmati rice in a large bowl for 20 minutes. In a large vessel, bring 6 cups of water to a boil with 1 tsp oil and ½ tsp salt. Add soaked and drained rice, boil for 10 minutes until cooked. Drain the rice and rinse with cold water. Let it cool completely.
- Fry Aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pan. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add chopped onion and green onions, sauté until translucent.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in finely chopped carrot, cabbage, peas, beans, capsicum, and ½ tsp salt. Fry the vegetables on high flame briefly, ensuring they retain their crunch.
- Seasoning: Add soy sauce and vinegar, fry until well mixed.
- Add Rice: Keeping the flame high, add cooked rice to the pan. Sprinkle black pepper and adjust salt as needed (soy sauce already contains salt). Stir-fry the rice grains, ensuring they don’t break.
- Final Touch: Add chopped spring onions and mix well.
- Serve: Veg fried rice is ready to be served! Enjoy it with Gobi Manchurian or your favorite side dish.
Additional Tips:
– Cool the rice completely before using to prevent stickiness.
– Experiment with different vegetables like broccoli, snow peas, or corn for variation.
– Avoid overcooking vegetables to retain their crispiness.
– Veg fried rice tastes best with a variety of vegetables, so feel free to mix and match based on your preferences.
FAQs for Veg Fried Rice Recipe:
What is fried rice?
This is a popular and delicious rice recipe made with cooked rice, finely chopped vegetables and spice ingredients. It is also served as street food in India, although it is a staple food in many Southeast Asian countries. It tastes great when served with Manchurian gravy recipe or dal recipe.
How to Make Perfect Non-Sticky Rice for Fried Rice?
To make non-sticky rice, soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. Take a vessel after 20 minutes. Add water and boil. Put the soaked and filtered rice in the vessel. Add one teaspoon oil in it. Cook until the rice is almost cooked and falling apart. Pour the rice into a strainer and let it cool. To prevent them from drying, you can cover them and keep them aside. Now you will get perfect non-sticky rice.
How to prepare the best fried rice recipe?
The important point to prepare the best fried rice recipe is to use non sticky rice. It is better to use long grain rice instead of short rice. Cool the cooked rice completely before adding it to the vegetables. Also, fry finely chopped vegetables on high flame and do not overcook them as they become soft. It has to retain its crispness and keep a good shape.
The authentic fried rice recipe does not use any other seasoning ingredients except soy sauce and vinegar. Salt can also be avoided and controlled with the help of soy sauce. The spiciness is adjusted with the help of black pepper, red or green chilli sauce. After adding the cooked rice to the vegetables, mix well on high flame so that it gives a smoky taste to the rice.
What type of rice is used in fried rice recipe?
Always use long grain basmati rice for non-sticky results for fried rice recipes. But you can also make Sona Masoori rice, but only when you do not have Basmati rice. Shorter grain rice may contain more starch and may be sticky. Use freshly cooked rice for this recipe. But you can also make fried rice with leftover rice. If you are using freshly cooked rice, once the rice is cooked, it should be rinsed with cold water to prevent further cooking of the rice.
Once washed, it is advisable to spread the cooked rice on a plate to dry it completely and use it for fried rice dishes. Rice should not be mushy. Refrigerated or cold rice can also be used for fried rice dishes.
What are the vegetables used in fried rice recipe?
The fried rice recipe uses chopped onions, green onions, garlic, capsicum, cabbage, chilli, carrots and beans. For variation, baby corn, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms, peas can also be added.
Can we cook rice with vegetables?
No, the rice is cooked separately and added to the fried rice recipe. Do not cook rice with vegetables as both rice and vegetables can become soft and mushy. Rice should not be moist while adding to vegetables. They should be dry.
What are common variations to a fried rice recipe?
There are many variations of fried rice. The most common among them are Schezwan Fried Rice, Paneer Fried Rice, Soya Fried Rice, Chilli Garlic Fried Rice, Corn Fried Rice, Burnt Garlic Fried Rice and Gobi Fried Rice.
Which oil is best for fried rice recipe?
Any oil goes well with fried rice recipes including unflavoured, neutral or flavoured oil. Basically, the oil you use for fried rice dishes should have a high smoke point as the vegetables and rice must be fried on high flame or heat. Typically, sesame oil, canola oil, peanut oil, avocado oil go well with fried rice dishes.
Why did my fried rice turn to mush?
If you use hot cooked rice, the fried rice will turn into mush as the rice will be sticky. Therefore, always cool the cooked rice completely before adding it to the vegetables. Also, the flame should be on high while stirring the vegetables and rice. A non-stick pan is recommended for this fried rice recipe.
What goes best with fried rice recipes?
Any dal recipe or Manchurian gravy like Gobi Manchurian, Veg Manchurian Gravy, Baby Corn Manchurian Gravy, Gobi Pakora, Veg Pakora is a great combo with fried rice recipe. Also if you want to keep it simple, just tomato chutney will also make a great pairing with the fried rice recipe. It gives a mild sweet taste to the fried rice recipe.
Conclusion:
Veg fried rice is a delightful dish that combines the goodness of vegetables with the Flavors of aromatic spices. With this simple recipe, you can recreate the street food magic of Indian Chinese cuisine right in your kitchen. Whether paired with a tangy Manchurian gravy or enjoyed on its own, veg fried rice is sure to please your taste buds.
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