Veg fried rice

Posted on August 12, 2025

Difficulty

Prep time

30 mins

Cooking time

25min

Total time

Servings

5

Ingredients

  • Cooked rice (preferably day-old) – 2 cups

  • Onion – ½ cup, finely chopped

  • Carrot – ½ cup, finely chopped

  • Beans – ¼ cup, finely chopped

  • Capsicum – ½ cup, chopped

  • Spring onion – 2 tbsp, chopped

  • Garlic – 1 tbsp, finely chopped

  • Soy sauce – 1 tsp

  • Vinegar – ½ tsp

  • Pepper powder – ½ tsp

  • Oil – 2 tbsp

  • Salt – to taste

Execution

1. Prep the Rice

  • Cook rice earlier and let it cool completely.

  • Rice should be separate and non-sticky.

2. Stir-Fry the Veggies

  • Heat oil in a wok or wide pan.

  • Add garlic → sauté till fragrant.

  • Add onions, carrot, beans, capsicum → fry on high flame for 2–3 mins (keep them slightly crunchy).

3. Mix the Rice

  • Add rice, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper & salt.

  • Toss gently on high heat for 2–3 minutes.

  • Add spring onion greens and mix.

Additional tips

  • Always use cold rice; hot rice will break and turn mushy.

  • Stir-fry on high flame for that exact restaurant-style smoky flavor.

  • Add a little butter while tossing if you want a richer taste.