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Vegetable Fried Rice – finished dish

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

25 minsEasy3 servingsAsian

Colourful fried rice packed with carrots, peas, sweetcorn and spring onions.

Prep 10 mins · Cook 15 mins · Total 25 mins

Ingredients

  • Cooked rice (day-old) – 3 cups
  • Carrots – 2 diced
  • Green peas – 1/2 cup
  • Sweetcorn – 1/2 cup
  • Spring onions – 3
  • Eggs – 2
  • Soy sauce – 2 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp

Equipment: Wok or large frying pan

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cooking mode · Step 1 of 425%

Scramble the eggs

Heat a little oil, scramble the eggs and set aside.

  1. Scramble the eggs

    Heat a little oil, scramble the eggs and set aside.

  2. Cook the vegetables

    Stir-fry carrots, peas and corn for 4 minutes on high heat.

  3. Fry the rice

    Add rice and soy sauce; toss for 5 minutes until hot and lightly crisp.

  4. Finish

    Fold in eggs and spring onions. Serve hot.

Cooking Tips

  • Cold, day-old rice fries best and won't turn mushy.

Substitutions

  • Add shrimp or chicken for extra protein.

Serving suggestions

Serve on its own or alongside a stir fry.

Storage

Refrigerate within an hour; eat within 1–2 days.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use freshly cooked rice?

Spread it out to cool and dry first, otherwise it turns sticky.

Is it vegetarian?

Yes, as long as you use vegetable-based seasoning.

Published by the AliRecipes team. Recipe drafting is AI-assisted, then checked for sensible quantities and steps before publishing. Always check allergens and cook meat to safe temperatures.

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