So many of you wrote in, facebooked and tweeted me to ask where I am and why I havent blogged in a while. I am so touched that so many of you care about this blog and I’m happy to say I’m back! Ive been travelling and just got back from a fantastic trip to India, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia (more about that in future posts!). I havent posted while traveling because I had zero drafts when I left..hows that for pre planning?! Now heres a fried rice recipe for you thats yummier than take out!
Make sure you use jasmine rice for this recipe, it will make your fried rice very fragrant. Also dont skip the maggi seasoning sauce, it adds depth and a lovely umami flavor to the fried rice. If you cant find maggi seasoning sauce, use mushroom flavored soy sauce.
Egg Fried Rice using Jasmine Rice: Recipe
serves about 3-4
2 cups Jasmine rice, uncooked
3 1/2 cups water
2 large eggs (for an eggless vegan version, use 1/2 cup fried or scrambled tofu)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 red chili slit lengthwise, optional
2 cups mixed vegetables, diced (I used carrots, beans, red pepper and sweet corn)
3 tablespoons light soy sace
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (you may need to use more depending on how dark/strong the brand you are using is)
1/2 teaspoon maggi seasoning
1/4 teaspoon scant white pepper
Cook the 2 cups jasmine rice with 3 1/2 cups water in a rice cooker. When the rice is done, spread it out on a platter or large plate and let it cool completely (if im in a hurry, I put the rice in the fridge to cool). While the rice is cooling, scramble the eggs in a large wok and set the scrambled eggs aside and wipe the wok. Heat the same wok to high, add oil and the red chili if using. Add the mixed vegtables and cook sritting, on high heat, about 4 minutes. Now add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce and cook another minute. Add the scrambled eggs, cooled rice, remaining light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, maggie seasoning and white pepper. Cook on high heat for about 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions.
The colors are just fantastic. Is this one the dishes you learnt in the cooking class in Thailand?
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
March 26th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Shankari, no I didnt actually learn this in Thailand. Its a recipe ive been making for a long time and decided to blog it
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That looks awesome – I’m waiting for all the delicious vegetarian recipes u learnt in thailand
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So pretty, colorful and delicious!
cheers,
Rosa
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Good to see you back…hope you had a wonderful vacation…fried rice looks yumm..
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Wow.. looks so attractive and yummmm.. Awesome clicks as ever.
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Welcome back.. Fried rice looks 200% better than take-out.. Have to look for maggi seasoning sauce..
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Nice to have you back, Sala! I’ve missed your beautiful posts. Can’t wait to hear about your amazing trip!
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Yummy Yummy Yummy, yummy for my tummy. This is the happy song my kids taught me:-) Our favorite homemade takeout! beautiful.
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Fried rice is my go-to comfort food when I’m having a busy week. Your version with jasmine rice sounds delicious! Can’t wait to hear about your travels.
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and she’s back! with her beautiful pics
missed you around sala. and guess what? i had fried rice in the menu for today!
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welcome back…. happy your back.. i have been waiting for some fabulous recipes.. this looks wonderful..
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Good to see you back!
Beautiful and colorful rice.
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Great recipe… and gorgeous pictures! Love the red of the chopsticks
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Those pics are a delight! And Jasmine rice is news to me..thanks! Great to know that u’ve been travelling. Wonder when I’ll be able to travel places…but I can look @ the pics for now. Please post ‘em soon.
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Fried rice has been a favorite of mine since childhood. Yours looks completely hearty and satisfying. Very glad to see you back, and can’t wait to hear about your wonderful travels!
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Fried rice looks yummy .Jasmine rice i s new to me .I have to mention that the pics are lovely
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A very nice blog! Lovely pictures. Keep it up.
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I love that bright red chopstick!! . Fried rice looks super yummy!. .
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It looks SO GOOD and I definitely plan on making this recipe … *but* maggi seasoning is AWFUL for you, the second ingredient is MSG, which is a carcinogen. I will probably skip it completely, maybe add a bit of veggie bouillion powder to compensate. Thanks for the recipe!
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Sala @ Veggie Belly Reply:
April 8th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
bouilion powder will be great instead of the maggi seasoning; mushroom flavored soy sauce will also be nice
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hi ….
this is first time i ve visited ur blofg n i really liked the recipe i m gonna trey dis tommorrow 4 my bf .hope he likes it…
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Can’t wait to try this
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Loved the recipe!!! Too yummmm
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Amazing recipe!!!
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made it and loved it.. one of the best egg fried recipes I had.
And I blogged about it
http://easyhappycooking.blogspot.com/2013/01/egg-fried-rice.html#
Thanks for the recipe!
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