Vietnamese Fried Rice

Vietnamese Fried Rice

from dashofherbs.com
40 min
6 servings

Cooking fried rice is a quick and easy meal. And this Vietnamese fried rice recipe is both quick and delicious and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups basmati rice
  • 1 package Chinese sausages (sliced)
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 3 stalks shallots (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 stalk lemon grass (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 large lime (juiced)
  • 4 Tablespoon fish sauce (divided)
  • 3 Tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by preparing all your ingredients. Chop, slice and dice your ingredients.

  2. 2

    Rinse your rice 3-5 times and then add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 14minutes with a lid.

  3. 3

    In the empty wok, add a new tablespoon of oil over medium/high heat and sauté your garlic, lemongrass, and onions, for about4-5 minutes or until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add your oil to a wok and heat up to medium/high heat. Pour in the beaten egg and add 1 Tablespoon of fish sauce to the beaten egg. Scramble the eggs for about 2-3 minutes, until cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add the shredded carrots and peas and stir fry for about 2-3 minutes. Make sure to keep stirring the ingredients, so they don’t burn.

  6. 6

    Add your sliced Chinese sausages, stir for about3-4 more minutes, and add your cooked basmati rice and fish sauce, make sure to mix in well with all ingredients.

  7. 7

    Once the rice is lightly fried, take the wok off the heat.

  8. 8

    Go back to the scrambled egg and cut in thin slices. Garnish over your fried rice. Serve while hot and enjoy!