Tangy Veggie Fried Rice
Turn your leftover rice into a flavorful and satisfying dish with this tangy and colorful vegetable fried rice recipe. Packed with shredded carrot, bell pepper, and crisp lettuce, this quick and easy recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike.
ingredients
- 2 cups leftover rice
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon spices (such as ground cumin or paprika)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketjap (Indonesian soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sauce of choice (such as oyster sauce or hoisin sauce)
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup lettuce, thinly sliced
steps
- 1.
Heat some oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- 2.
Sauté the shallot and garlic until fragrant and golden brown.
- 3.
Add the spices and cook for another minute to release their flavors.
- 4.
Add the leftover rice and break up any clumps with a spatula.
- 5.
Stir in the soy sauce, ketjap, and sauce of choice.
- 6.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with the sauces.
- 7.
Add the shredded carrot and bell pepper, stirring continuously for another 2-3 minutes.
- 8.
Finally, add the sliced lettuce and cook for an additional minute until slightly wilted.
- 9.
Remove from heat and serve hot.
