Colorful Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
Colorful Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
Colorful Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Enjoy a delicious fried rice packed with a variety of colorful vegetables and fluffy scrambled eggs. It’s a hearty and healthy meal perfect for busy days. This simple yet nutritious fried rice is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Vegetables & Main Ingredients- 3 slices carrot (finely chopped)
- 2 slices king oyster mushroom (finely chopped)
- 1 slice bell pepper (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 bowl rice (preferably day-old/cold rice)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp kelp soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp kelp soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the carrots, king oyster mushrooms, and bell peppers. Finely chop them into small cubes, about 0.5cm. Cutting the vegetables small ensures they cook evenly and blend well with the rice. Place the chopped vegetables in a pan and sprinkle lightly with salt for basic seasoning.
Step 2
Prepare the seasoning mixture that will add depth of flavor to your fried rice. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of kelp soy sauce (or regular soy sauce), a pinch of salt, and 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic. Mix them well. Soy sauce and garlic are crucial for imparting a rich taste to the fried rice.
Step 3
In the same pan or a separate one, push the seasoned vegetables to one side. Add a little olive oil to the empty space in the pan. Once the olive oil is heated, crack 1 egg and pour it into the pan, ready to be scrambled.
Step 4
Begin by adding the seasoned carrots to the center of the pan and stir-frying. Once the carrots start to soften slightly, pour the beaten egg into the empty part of the pan. Use chopsticks or a spatula to stir and scramble the egg until it forms soft curds.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low or turn it off temporarily. Add 1/2 bowl of cooked rice to the pan. Drizzle the prepared seasoning mixture (soy sauce, garlic, salt) evenly over the rice. Gently press the rice with a spatula as you mix; this helps the seasoning penetrate the grains for a deeper flavor. Next, gently mix in the stir-fried vegetables with the rice. Finally, turn the heat back on and lightly stir-fry everything together until well combined.
Step 6
(Optional Additions & Variations) For a heartier fried rice, consider adding diced beef (seasoned with herbs and salt) or pork. Feel free to include other favorite vegetables like more king oyster mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers. If you want extra egg, push the vegetables to one side, add more olive oil to the empty space, pour in 2-3 beaten eggs, scramble them, and then mix with the rice. Finish with chopped green onions or more minced garlic for extra aroma, and a drizzle of sesame oil just before serving for a richer taste.
