Description
Delightful Jasmine Fried Rice brings together fragrant jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and savory proteins in a classic Asian comfort dish. Home cooks can easily master this quick, satisfying meal that delivers complex flavors in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 cup cooked protein
- 2 large eggs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 to 3 tbsps (30 to 45 mL) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) oyster sauce
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Spread cold, day-old rice on a flat surface to minimize moisture and prevent clumping during cooking.
- Egg Foundation: Heat skillet and create softly scrambled eggs, transferring to a separate plate once delicately cooked.
- Vegetable Sauté: Elevate skillet temperature and introduce oil, swiftly cooking diced vegetables until vibrantly tender. Infuse minced garlic during final moments to release its robust aroma.
- Protein Integration: If using pre-cooked protein, incorporate into vegetable mixture, ensuring thorough heating.
- Rice Transformation: Clear skillet center and deposit rice, executing vigorous stir-frying to achieve golden, crispy grains while breaking apart any remaining clusters.
- Flavor Enhancement: Generously drizzle soy sauce and optional oyster sauce across rice, meticulously combining ingredients to guarantee uniform seasoning distribution.
- Final Assembly: Reintegrate scrambled eggs, sprinkle chopped green onions, and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional soy sauce as desired.
- Aromatic Finish: Conclude with a delicate sesame oil drizzle, highlighting the dish’s nuanced flavor profile. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Choose Cold Rice: Day-old refrigerated rice prevents soggy, sticky texture and ensures each grain separates perfectly during stir-frying.
- Control Heat Levels: Maintain medium-high temperature to achieve golden crispy edges on rice without burning ingredients or creating uneven cooking.
- Layer Ingredients Strategically: Add proteins and vegetables at different stages to preserve individual flavor profiles and prevent overcrowding the pan.
- Balance Sauce Proportions: Use soy sauce sparingly to enhance flavor without making rice overly salty or wet; start with small amounts and taste progressively.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg