Best Vegan Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
neutral-fIavored oil, I use grapeseed oil
- 5 Cup Packed Cooked Rice
Note1
- ½ Cup Scallion
White Part
- 2 Cup Frozen mixed vegetables
small diced, defrosted before cooking
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
or crushed
- 1 Tbsp Minced Ginger
or grated
- 4 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
I recommand use L.K.K brand, they also have gluten-free soy sauce.
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
toasted
- 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
or 1 tsp organic sugar
- 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
- ¼ Cup Scallion
Green Part
- 1 ea Red Chilli
thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Directions
- 1
1. Mix the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl( light soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and maple syrup), ready for use.
- 2
2. Heat cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium low heat, add sliced scallion( white part), minced garlic and ginger, constant stirring and saute for about 5 minutes without coloring. ( if they start getting color, you need to turn the heat lower as we don’t want to burn them)
- 3
3. Followed by small diced mixed veggies( defrosted), turn the heat to medium-high and saute them for a minute.
- 4
4. Add cold cooked rice into the pan, constantly stir and make sure all the rice is heated up and separated. ( It takes around 5 minutes)
- 5
5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan, and mix everything together until the rice is coated with the sauce. When mixing, you need to keep scraping the bottom of the pan to make sure no rice is burnt.
- 6
6. Add thinly sliced scallion(green part) into the pan and mix with everything. Serve veg fried rice when it’s hot, topped with your favorite veggies or tofu( such as baked tofu) and garnish with some toasted sesame seeds, sliced red chillies or red pepper flakes.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a lightning-fast, incredibly satisfying meal that's entirely plant-based? This Best Vegan Fried Rice recipe is your answer, delivering authentic flavors and a gluten-free experience in one pan that’s as delicious as it is easy.
What sets this vegan fried rice apart is its smart use of convenience—like readily available frozen mixed vegetables—combined with the aromatic power of fresh ginger and garlic. The carefully balanced sauce, featuring savory light soy sauce, sweet maple syrup, and tangy rice vinegar, ensures every bite is packed with flavor. It’s a truly budget-friendly and filling dish that doesn't compromise on taste.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and flavors with this quick and easy dish. Each spoonful offers tender cooked rice—ideally, day-old and chilled to prevent mushiness—interspersed with vibrant, crisp-tender mixed vegetables. Everything is coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce that carries subtle hints of sweetness and a pleasant warmth from red chili and chili flakes. The fragrant toasted sesame oil and fresh scallions add layers of aromatic depth, making it a delightfully satisfying one-pan meal that comes together quickly.
This recipe is wonderfully flexible. While it calls for frozen mixed vegetables, you can certainly swap in other quick-cooking vegetables you have on hand, like diced bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli florets. If you prefer a milder heat, you can adjust the red chili and chili flakes to your taste, or omit them entirely. For those without maple syrup, organic sugar works just as well to provide that crucial touch of sweetness, and always ensure you're using a certified gluten-free soy sauce like L.K.K's gluten-free option to maintain the dish's gluten-free status.
Serve this Best Vegan Fried Rice as a complete and satisfying meal on its own, garnished generously with fresh green scallions, thinly sliced red chili, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. It's perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a quick, hearty lunch.