Chinese-Inspired Bean Sprout Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) cooked rice 2 cups (400g) cooked rice
• 1 cup (150g) bean sprouts 1 cup (150g) bean sprouts
• 1 carrot, diced 1 carrot, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup (75g) peas 1/2 cup (75g) peas
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 4g
• Protein: 5g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
3. 3.
   Add diced carrot, bell pepper, and peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
4. 4.
   Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the cooked rice to the other side. Break up any clumps of rice with a spatula.
5. 5.
   Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables. Mix everything together until well combined.
6. 6.
   Increase the heat to high and add the bean sprouts to the pan. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the bean sprouts are slightly wilted.
7. 7.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. 8.
   Remove from heat and serve hot.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Bean Sprouts — Make sure to rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly before using them in the recipe to remove any dirt or impurities.
• Ginger — To easily grate ginger, use the edge of a spoon to scrape off the skin, then grate using a fine grater or microplane.

Tips & Tricks

• For added flavor, you can add a splash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of Chinese five-spice powder to the dish.
• To make it a complete meal, you can add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu to the fried rice.
• Use day-old cooked rice for the best texture and to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
• Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or what you have on hand.
• To achieve a smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of liquid smoke to the dish.

Serving advice

Serve the Chinese-Inspired Bean Sprout Fried Rice hot as a main course or as a side dish alongside your favorite Chinese dishes. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro for an extra burst of freshness.

Presentation advice

For an appealing presentation, consider serving the fried rice in a hollowed-out pineapple or bell pepper. This adds a touch of elegance and visual interest to the dish.