Vegetarian Fried Rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

3 cups day-old long-grained rice

½ cup finely diced onion

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh gingerroot

2 red chili peppers, seeded, veined, and thinly sliced

4 scallions, sliced

7 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned into 1-inch pieces

2 stalks of celery, sliced

½ cup vegetable stock

9 ounces tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced

2 tablespoons vegetarian “oyster” sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Grated zest and juice of ½ of a lime

½ teaspoon brown sugar

  • In a wok or large saut� pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the rice and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the rice from the wok and set aside.

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; saut� for 1 minute.

  • Add the chilies, scallions, green beans, carrots, and celery; stir-fry for 3 minutes.

  • Add the stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Add the tomatoes and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.

  • Add the “oyster” and soy sauces and turmeric. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  • Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, and rice. Mix until combined.

Serves 4–6

Yes, this fried rice is vegetarian, but it's certainly not boring. It's chock full of flavorful veggies and gets a flavor boost from both lime juice and brown sugar, ingredients not too common in fried rice.

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