I know I’ve posted before about a healthier alternative to fried rice…but I thought I’d share this recipe with you all that’s been passed down from my childhood days when my mom used to cook it! It’s nothing like the takeout fried rice, and it can be pretty healthy if you’re mindful of the ingredients you use. I decided to keep it simple with just white rice and mixed vegetables, but you can definitely customize and add meat if you wish! My mom’s version of fried rice always included diced pieces of chicken teriyaki 🙂
Ingredients (makes about 3-4 servings):
- 2 cups of white rice (or brown rice, or any other rice you have on hand)
- 1.5 cups of frozen mixed vegetables
- soy sauce (I used light soy sauce)
Steps:
- Use a rice cooker and cook your desired amount of rice, about one phalanx (which basically means if you put one finger into the rice, add enough water to reach the first joint), add water to the outside of the rice container, and wait for your rice to be fully steamed. **If you don’t have a rice cooker, don’t fret! You can put rice into a non-stick pot, do the same thing with the finger measurement for water + extra, and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, depending on your preference for texture**
- Heat up a frying pan and add some cooking oil. Throw in the vegetables to have them defrost, and add the rice in and stir it all together.
- For flavor, add some soy sauce to taste! If you aren’t a fan of soy sauce or are allergic, you can use chicken boullion powder or salt and pepper to taste.
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