Classic Gluten-Free Fried Rice Recipe

Healthy Homemade Fried Rice with Carrots and Peas

4.29 from 69 votes

Classic Gluten-Free Fried Rice Recipe

If your only experience with fried rice is Chinese take-out, you’ll love this fresher-tasting, gluten-free version. For more protein, add some cooked shrimp, diced ham, cubes of tofu or thin slices of steak. Vary the vegetables – snow peas, broccoli florets and chopped zucchini make delicious additions.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Side Dish

Servings:

Calories: 294kcal

Author: Matthew Kadey

Ingredients

1 tablespoon + 4 teaspoons peanut oil or cooking oil of choice , divided
2 large eggs , lightly beaten, optional
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes , optional
2 medium carrots , diced
¾ cup frozen peas , defrosted
¾ cup frozen corn , defrosted
3 cups cooked brown jasmine rice , cold 2 scallions (green onions), sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper , preferably white pepper
2 tablespoons gluten-free low- sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/3 cup unsalted roasted cashews or sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped cilantro

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Instructions

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
If using eggs, swirl 1 tablespoon oil in the pan to coat the bottom and add eggs. Cook about 1 minute, tilting the pan so eggs cover the surface like a crepe. When eggs are just set and bottom is beginning to brown, carefully flip the “crepe” and cook 10 seconds. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into shreds. Alternatively, stir beaten eggs into rice mixture just after adding the soy sauce (step 5). Stir-fry until eggs are no longer wet and remove from pan.
Add 2 teaspoons oil to wok or skillet, swirl pan to coat bottom in oil and add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir-fry 10 seconds or until fragrant.
Add carrots and stir-fry 1 minute. Place peas and corn in pan and heat 30 seconds. Add 2 more teaspoons oil, swirl to coat pan and place cooked rice and scallions in pan. Stir fry 2 minutes.
Season stir fry with salt and pepper and then stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Add sliced eggs (if using), cashews and cilantro. Toss to combine. Serve warm.

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