Vietnamese Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches scallions; 3 large carrots; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 cups chilled Chinese-style white rice; 2 1/2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves; 1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

2 bunches scallions
3 large carrots
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
5 cups chilled Chinese-style white rice
2 1/2 tablespoons corn or safflower oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

1
Finely chop enough scallions to measure about 2 cups and coarsely shred enough carrots to measure about 2 cups.
2
Rinse bean sprouts and trim stringy root ends if desired.
3
In a small bowl lightly beat eggs.
4
In a small bowl stir together seasoning liquid ingredients.
5
Spread rice in a shallow baking pan and separate grains with a fork.
6
In a deep 12-inch heavy non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and stir-fry eggs until scrambled, about 30 seconds.
7
Add scallions, garlic, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry about 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
8
Add carrots and bean sprouts and stir-fry until carrots begin to soften, about 1 minute.
9
Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
10
Stir seasoning liquid and add to fried rice, tossing to coat evenly.
11
Serve fried rice sprinkled with cilantro or mint and dry-roasted peanuts.

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches scallions, 3 large carrots, 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vietnamese Fried Rice

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