Vegan Fried Rice
This Vegan Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful plant-based version of the beloved takeout staple made with day-old rice, colorful vegetables, and a savory soy and sesame sauce. This vegan recipe is endlessly customizable and comes together in under 15 minutes making it the ultimate weeknight dinner solution.
A quick and savory vegan fried rice loaded with vegetables and tossed in a rich soy and sesame sauce ready in 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
main
vegetables
sauce
aromatics
cooking
garnish
Instructions
Heat the Pan
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Cooking on high heat is essential for achieving that authentic wok-charred smoky flavor in fried rice.
Cook the Aromatics and Vegetables
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the thawed peas and carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through and beginning to caramelize slightly at the edges.
Add the Rice
Break up any clumps in the cold rice and add it to the wok. Press the rice down against the hot surface and let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute to develop a lightly crispy bottom before tossing. Repeat this process two or three times.
Season and Finish
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and toss everything together until evenly combined and the rice is coated in the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning then stir in the sliced green onions off the heat.
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