Salt & Vinegar Fried Rice in a Long Handle Wok

Transform your mealtime experience with this unique zesty fried rice! Combining the tang of vinegar and the richness of salt, this dish features fluffy grains of rice and crispy vegetables, all cooked to perfection over a live-fire. Perfect for a hearty side or satisfying main dish, this recipe delivers a refreshing twist that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
steps
- 1.
Heat the vegetable oil in a barebones long handle wok over a live-fire until shimmering.
- 2.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent.
- 3.
Stir in the diced carrot, bell pepper, and frozen peas, cooking for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 4.
Move the vegetables to one side of the wok and add the cooked white rice to the empty side. Stir-fry the rice for a few minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- 5.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the rice and vegetables, stirring well to combine.
- 6.
Add the sliced green onions and drizzle the sesame oil over the fried rice, continuing to cook for another minute while stirring gently.
- 7.
Remove from the heat and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top to enhance the flavor. Serve this zesty fried rice as a delightful side or a main dish that packs a punch!