Chinese Veg Fried Rice

An easy weeknight meal featuring rice loaded with Chinese flavors.

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Course: Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Author :Nish Kitchen

Servings 4

▢ 2 cups long grain rice
▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
▢ 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
▢ 1 ½ cups chopped vegetables bell peppers or capsicum, white of spring onions or scallions, carrots
▢ 2 tablespoon soy sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon sesame oil
▢ Green part of spring onions scallions, to garnish (optional)
▢ Chopped peanuts to garnish (optional)

Start the recipe a day ahead. Rinse rice in cold water and set aside. Bring plenty of water to boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain. Leave to cool completely. Store in refrigerator overnight or until ready to use.
Meanwhile heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add garlic. Sauté, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
Garnish with spring onions (scallions) and chopped peanuts, if desired.

- Use whatever veggies you have on hand like green beans, peas, broccoli, corn etc