Vegetarian Fried Rice
Vegetarian Fried Rice - a delicious, easy weeknight dinner idea that you are going to love!
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice cooked and dried*
- 1 cup scallions just the white onion part, chopped
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons mirin
- 7 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped (additional for garnish)
- 2 avocados
- 4 eggs poached
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok to a medium-low heat.
- Add oil and when it is hot add the garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Then add scallions and let reduce about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Then add bean sprouts, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, pepper and salt.
- Stir to mix thoroughly and let it begin to simmer.
- Add rice and mix immediately.
- Once rice is mixed into liquid, add lemon zest and mix again.
- Ensuring rice is fully warmed/hot, add cilantro at the last minute.
- Serve immediately with sliced avocado and poached egg on top.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and/or carrots.
Notes
- *Rice: simply cook your desired rice according to its package instructions and then spread out on cookie sheet and let dry for as long as possible or up to 6-8 hours, either in the fridge or on your counter.
- Storage: any leftover fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
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