Crispy Vegetable Fried Rice Bowl

A vibrant, flavorful bowl featuring golden, crispy rice tossed with colorful sautéed vegetables and savory seasonings. Perfect for a light yet satisfying supper.

This recipe quickly became a favorite for easy weeknight dinners where everyone asks for seconds.

Ingredients

• Rice: 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, chilled)
• Vegetables: 1 cup carrots, diced, 1 cup bell pepper, diced (red or yellow), 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small, 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced, 3 green onions, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• Sauce & Seasoning: 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free), 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying), 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Garnish: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

Stir sauces, sauté vegetables, and serve meals gently while adding a charming touch to everyday cooking.

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Step 1:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2:

Add the carrots and broccoli; stir-fry for 2 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 3:

Add the bell pepper, sugar snap peas, garlic, and ginger. Continue stir-frying for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and just tender.

Step 4:

Push the vegetables to the side. Add the chilled rice to the pan, spreading it in an even layer. Increase heat to high and let the rice cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to crisp the bottom.

Step 5:

Stir the rice with the vegetables, drizzle in the sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Add chili flakes if desired.

Step 6:

Stir-fry everything together for 2–3 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.

Step 7:

Remove from heat. Stir in green onions and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8:

Divide into bowls. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Stir sauces, sauté vegetables, and serve meals gently while adding a charming touch to everyday cooking.

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Stir sauces, sauté vegetables, and serve meals gently while adding a charming touch to everyday cooking.

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This dish always brings smiles when served at family dinners and is perfect for sharing.

Notes

For extra protein add sautéed tofu scrambled egg or edamame Swap or add vegetables such as zucchini mushrooms or baby corn For gluten-free ensure all sauces are gluten-free certified Pairs well with chilled jasmine tea or a crisp Riesling

Required Tools

Large nonstick skillet or wok Spatula Chefs knife Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains soy (soy sauce) Use gluten-free tamari if needed Sesame (sesame oil sesame seeds) If adding optional ingredients (egg tofu) check for additional allergens Always double-check ingredient labels if you have allergies

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This crispy vegetable fried rice is a versatile and quick meal perfect for any night of the week.