Easy Veg Fried Rice Recipe (Vegan)

Ingredients

• Cooked Basmati Rice - 3 cups (preferably day-old, chilled rice)
• Mixed Vegetables - 1.5 cups (finely chopped carrots, green beans, peas, corn, bell peppers)
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 tbsp, minced
• Ginger - 1 tbsp, minced
• Green Chilies - 1-2, slit (optional, adjust to taste)
• Soy Sauce - 2 tbsp (light or dark, adjust to preference)
• Rice Vinegar - 1 tsp (optional, for tanginess)
• Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste (remember soy sauce is salty)
• Sesame Oil - 1 tsp (for aroma, optional)
• Vegetable Oil - 2 tbsp (for stir-frying)
• Spring Onion Greens - 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Prepare Rice. For best results, use day-old, chilled cooked rice. This prevents the rice from becoming soggy and helps it separate easily. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a tray to cool completely before use.

2. 2

   Step 2: Chop Vegetables. Finely chop all your mixed vegetables. Smaller pieces cook faster and integrate better into the rice. Keep all ingredients prepped and ready as stir-frying is a quick process.

3. 3

   Step 3: Stir-fry Aromatics. Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or kadai over high heat until it's smoking hot. Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies (if using). Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

4. 4

   Step 4: Add Vegetables. Add chopped onions and stir-fry for 1 minute until lightly softened. Then add all other mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, corn, bell peppers). Stir-fry on high heat for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. You want them to retain some crunch.

5. 5

   Step 5: Add Rice and Seasonings. Add the chilled cooked rice to the wok. Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar (if using), black pepper powder, and salt (be cautious with salt as soy sauce is salty). Gently toss and stir-fry everything together on high heat for 3-5 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated and heated through. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice.

6. 6

   Step 6: Finish and Serve. Drizzle with sesame oil (if using) for extra aroma, give it a final quick toss. Garnish generously with chopped spring onion greens. Serve your delicious Veg Fried Rice hot as a complete meal or with a side of Hakka noodles or Manchurian.