Description
Just because this easy gluten-free side dish is uncomplicated, doesn’t mean it lacks flavor or the perfect texture. If you have been disappointed by gluten-free fried rice that is is mushy or bland, then this is the recipe for you. It’s all about using right grain of rice, ideal ingredient ratios (all GF, of course), and an easy cooking technique that will make you ditch the take-out forever!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cups (packed) cold cooked jasmine rice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed (optional)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Heat a wok or large deep skillet over medium-hight heat. Add the oil then the cold rice, stirring to coat the rice in oil, and breaking up any chunks. Fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Step: Reduce heat slightly and move the rice to one side of the pan. To the empty side, add the eggs. Cook and stir to scramble the eggs, almost cooking through.
- Step: Combine the eggs with the rice. Add in the optional veggies, green onions, soy sauce, and optional sesame oil. Stir and cook until heated through. Serve immediately.
Notes
Recommended Cooking and Cooling Rice Technique: Place 2 cups jasmine rice in a sieve and rinse thoroughly, until the water runs clear. Transfer the rice to a medium saucepan and add 2 ¼ cups water. Heat, uncovered, until the water starts to boil. Reduce the heat to medium until the rice starts to rise above the water. Cover slightly and let cook for 5 minutes. Once water is absorbed, turn off heat, cover completely, and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, spread on a large baking sheet, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
Keywords: gluten-free, fried rice, jasmine rice, side dish, Chinese food