Healthy fried rice – Slim kitchen

I’m all simple dinners and this simple fried rice recipe is always at the top of the list. You need brown rice, some fresh vegetables like cabbage and carrots, and a proper amount of soy sauce and sesame oil to kick for the salty flavor.

It’s light, but the hearty rice and eggs make it full enough to be a main course. Plus, you can really get creative with any vegetables or protein you want to add.

Serve it with healthy kung fu chicken or slow cooker chicken teriyaki for easy take-out style meals at home.

Fried rice and healthy twists

That’s why you love this fried rice recipe as much as I do!

• Use what you have: Are there some leftover vegetables? Throw them in! Spinach, peas and even mushrooms are all good. Make yourself yourself with anything in the refrigerator.
• Add protein: Want to pile up? Throw some grilled chicken, shrimp or tofu. You will have a hearty meal soon.
• You only need one pot: You only need a pot. Less cleaning means more time to enjoy your meals.

Ingredients and substitutions

Here is everything you need to make this delicious and healthy fried rice.

• Cooked brown rice: It is best to use the rice cooked on a daily basis to make fried rice. To keep the recipe healthy, use cooked brown rice as it is whole grains and complex carbs. If you are cooking the rice from scratch, make sure to let it cool completely first. White rice can also be used.
• egg: Eggs are traditional parts of fried rice with protein added. Use egg whites, whole eggs, or a combination of both. For more protein, add chicken, tofu or edamame.
• vegetable: My favorite fried rice vegetables are cabbage and carrots. Cabbage adds crunch and texture, while carrots adds sweetness. Green onions add a gentle onion flavor to the dish. Feel free to add frozen peas, red bell chili or edamame for more vegetarian motivation.
• Garlic and Ginger: These two aromatics add a lot of flavor to the rice and in their Fresh form. In a pinch, exchange it with ginger and garlic, but the taste is not as irritating.
• soy sauce: You can use regular soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce or coconut sauce. Soy sauce adds salt to this dish, and also adds a rich umami flavor. This flavor is crucial for fried rice. Just adjust the amount to suit your preferences.
• sesame oil: To add healthy fat and nutty flavor, sesame oil is an excellent addition to fried rice. If nothing is left, feel free to skip or add olive oil.

How to make healthy fried rice

Here is a step-by-step instruction to make this easy fried rice at home.

1. First, boil the eggs in a hot frying pan with a light vegetable oil. When boiling eggs, make sure they stay fluffy and don’t stick to the rice. Once cooked, set them aside.
2. Next, it’s time to add flavor to the dish with aroma and vegetables. Cook garlic, ginger, cabbage, green onions and carrots in a hot skillet with sesame oil and vegetable oil. Cook them just until they start to soften as they will continue cooking with rice.
   • Add the previously cooked rice to the pan and press it down into the pan. Set it in one place for 2-3 minutes so that it starts to turn brown and toast. Then stir and continue cooking until warm and roasted in certain spots.
   • Season with soy sauce and add the eggs. Taste and add more soy sauce when needed.

Tips and notes for this healthy fried rice:

Here’s what you need to know about making the best fried rice at home:

• rice: If you want crispy fried rice, make sure to cook it in cold or room temperature. Using warm rice adds more moisture to the dish, making it even more difficult to get a delicate, crisp finish on the rice.
• cereals: Since I’ve been trying to use whole grains, I chose brown rice in the recipe. However, you can also use traditional white rice if you like. Other grains will work as well. I did Quinoa fried rice and Farro fried rice and achieved excellent results. It also works for Cauliflower Rice If you want a lower carb option. For best results, make sure to squeeze out any excess liquid from the cauliflower rice before use. If possible, cook a day ahead and use cold rice in the recipe.
• Save time: If you don’t have time to cook and cool the rice, consider using the precooked rice in the fridge section of the grocery store. Cook it for less time than recommended so that it is cooked and not hot.
• vegetable: You can really use any vegetable you have on hand! In addition to cabbage, carrots and scallions, you can also add pepper, peas, zucchini, spinach or mushrooms.
• Make it sweet: It’s delicious to add some fresh pineapple to this recipe. It adds a very nice sweetness to the recipe.
• protein: You can add any type of protein to this dish. Just make sure to pre-cook. The chicken, diced pork, shrimp and tofu were all good.
• Closing: If you like some crunch in the fried rice, add some toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or even cashews.

Can I add protein to this fried rice recipe?

Consider your basic recipe Chicken Rice,,,,, Pork and riceor Fried shrimp rice. You will first cook chicken (or pork, bacon, cube ham or shrimp) in a hot pan with some vegetable oil. To add flavor to the chicken, you can add some ginger and garlic to the oil.

Once the protein is cooked, remove it from the pan and cook it according to the instructions included. Add the protein back before adding the eggs and soy sauce. Depending on the amount of protein you use, you may want to add some extra soy sauce so that the whole dish is richly seasoned.

How can I make healthy fried rice without soy sauce?

Absolutely. Since soy sauce is a dangerous taste of fried rice, it is important to replace it with a similar flavor instead of just excluding it. Many people found Coconut Aminos is the closest alternative to soy sauce, as they contain significantly less sodium content and are more natural. If you only need the gluten-free option, you can look for GF soy sauce, which is easy to get now.

What to eat with fried rice portions?

Although fried rice can be eaten alone, it also comes with delicious Asian-inspired dishes. These are some favorites.

Storage and heating

• Storage: Store the remaining fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• Reheat: To reheat, pop it out in the microwave, or heat the soy sauce in a frying pan to bring some moisture back.
• The remaining thoughts: Add some grilled chicken thighs, kung fu shrimp or sweet and spicy pork to the fried rice, or pile the rice into lettuce wraps for a vegetarian lettuce wrap!