Vegetable Fried Rice (Printable Version)

Vibrant stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables, ready in 30 minutes for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal.

# What You Need:

→ Rice Base

01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old and cold

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets, small
06 - 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
07 - 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
08 - 3 green onions, sliced, reserve some for garnish
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1-inch piece ginger, minced

→ Sauces and Seasonings

11 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce, use tamari for gluten-free option
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
13 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, canola or sunflower oil
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
15 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
16 - Salt, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add the carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, green beans, and corn. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
04 - Stir in the peas and most of the green onions, cook for 1 minute until heated through.
05 - Increase the heat to high and add the cold cooked rice. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, for 2–3 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
06 - Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Sprinkle with pepper and toss well to combine everything evenly.
07 - Taste and adjust salt or soy sauce as needed for proper seasoning.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with reserved green onions and sesame seeds if using. Serve hot while fresh.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover rice into something completely new and exciting
  • The vegetables stay vibrant and crisp, never mushy or sad
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, faster than delivery could ever arrive
02 -
  • Cold, day-old rice is the difference between success and a sticky disaster
  • Work in batches if your wok is crowded. Overcrowding kills the heat and makes everything steam instead of fry
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove. Once you start cooking, it moves fast
03 -
  • Cook your rice the day before and store it uncovered in the refrigerator. This dries it out perfectly for frying.
  • Use a large, wide pan or wok. More surface area means more rice gets properly toasted.
  • Don't be afraid of high heat. That smoky, slightly charred flavor is what you're chasing.
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