Classic Vegetable Fried Rice – A Quick, Colorful
Vegetable Fried Rice is a quick and easy dish made with rice and vegetables.It uses simple and affordable ingredients.The recipe is ideal for leftover rice.It is colorful and flavorful.Perfect for lunch or dinner.It is satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably cooled)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 carrot (chopped)
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 spring onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add carrot and peas.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and cook lightly.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Add soy sauce.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Add vinegar if desired.
- Mix well and serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold rice for best results.
- Do not overcook vegetables.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking rice.
- Adjust salt carefully.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Reheat before serving.
- Use fresh vegetables.
- Avoid too much sauce.