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Cabbage Fried Rice

Savory Cabbage Fried Rice: Quick, Colorful Comfort Food

Cabbage Fried Rice is a vibrant, healthy dish made with leftover rice and fresh veggies, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 4 cups Day-Old Rice Drier rice absorbs flavors beautifully.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Essential for sautéing.
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups Cabbage Chopped.
  • 1 cup Carrots Grated or julienned.
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten.
For the Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil For finishing.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional.

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cabbage Fried Rice
  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and chop all ingredients into uniform pieces and beat the eggs in a bowl.
  2. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
  4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables: Toss in sliced cabbage, grated carrots, and peas; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Scramble the Eggs: Push veggies aside, pour in eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
  6. Add the Rice: Gently add day-old rice, breaking any clumps and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with Sauces: Add soy sauce and oyster sauce; mix well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil around the pan edges, stir and heat for another minute.
  9. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Transfer to plates, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is versatile and allows for numerous ingredients to be added or substituted based on preference and availability.

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