Monday, August 19, 2013

veg fried rice recipe – how to make vegetable fried rice

veg fried rice

veg fried rice – one of our favorite indo chinese recipe. whenever we order an indo chinese menu then veg fried rice is always there. along with fried rice for accompaniments, we usually order different indo chinese vegetables recipes or snacks as we like to explore food. however vegetable fried rice has always stayed permanent in our choice of menu for indo chinese take aways or in restaurants.

this veg fried rice taste more chinese than indo chinese. i have used star anise to flavor the rice along with soy sauce. the indo chinese version of fried rice which we get in india is always spiced and sometime hot also. they add different spices like green chilies, red chili powder, garam masala powder etc. i have kept this vegetable fried rice plain and simple, so that the flavors of the vegetables are enhanced.

whenever you make any chinese recipe then always add celery to get the real chinese taste. without celery something will be missing. you can make chinese food without other important ingredients like spring onions but not without celery.

beside the regular vegetables like carrots and cabbage used in the fried rice, i have also added button mushrooms. you can add your choice of vegetables when you make this rice. you can make this fried rice from freshly cooked rice or leftover rice.

don't over cook the rice. they have to be al dente or just cooked. always drain and completely cool the rice before you stir fry them with the veggies. if the rice is cooled and added hot or warm, you won't get a perfect texture and the rice grains will break and become mushy.

veg fried rice recipe

if you are looking for more rice recipes then do check saffron rice, lemon rice, biryani rice and masala rice.

veg fried rice

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Recipe type: main

Cuisine: indo chinese

Serves: 2-3

  • 1.5 cup basmati rice or medium to long grained rice
  • 1 medium size carrot, finely chopped or shredded
  • 1 small capsicum, finely chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped or shredded cabbage
  • ½ tsp finely chopped ginger
  • ½ tbsp chopped celery
  • 8-10 green beans, thinly sliced or finely chopped
  • 5-6 button mushrooms, sliced or finely chopped
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tbsp soya sauce
  • 4 to 5 cups water for cooking the rice
  • salt and black pepper as required
  1. soak rice in water for 30 mins.
  2. drain and cook the rice in 4 to 5 cups water, till the grains are al dente or just cooked.
  3. strain in a colander and let the rice cool completely.
  4. cover and keep the rice aside.
  5. when the rice is cooling, chop the veggies and keep aside.
  6. heat oil in a wok or a pan.
  7. first add the star anise and fry for half a minute or till the oil becomes fragrant.
  8. add all the veggies and stir fry on a high flame.
  9. if you cannot handle stir frying on a high flame, then stir fry on a medium flame.
  10. you have to continously stir while frying so that the veggies are uniformly cooked and do not get burnt.
  11. the veggies have to be cooked till they are almost cooked and yet retain their crunchiness and crispiness.
  12. add the soy sauce, salt and pepper.
  13. stir quickly and add the rice.
  14. stir fry for a few minutes till the sauce has coated the fried rice well.
  15. serve the veg fried rice hot plain or with a indo chinese vegetable recipe.

to give a sweet taste to the rice, you can add a bit of tomato sauce.
to give a hot taste and flavor, you can add some red chili sauce.

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