This Brown Fried Rice Packed With Veggies Is Comforting, And Healthier Too

If you're ever unsure about how to approach integrating brown rice into your diet, this fried rice is a good place to start. Furthermore, it involves an abundance of veggies, promising versatility and delectability in a simple, comforting and low-maintenance dish.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1⅓ cups (265 g) medium-grain brown rice
• 1 tbsp peanut oil
• 2 eggs, beaten lightly
• 3 small carrots (200 g)
• 1 medium red onion (170 g), cut into wedges
• 300 g red cabbage, shredded coarsely
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 cm piece fresh ginger (20g), grated
• 2 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly
• 1½ tbsps light soy sauce
• 1 fresh long red chilli, sliced thinly

Steps

01. Cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water 35 mins or until tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

02. Meanwhile, heat a large wok on medium-high heat; add 1 tsp of the oil, swirl to coat wok. Add egg; swirl wok to make a thin omelette. Cook 30 secs or until just set; slide omelette onto a clean board. Roll tightly; cut into strips.

03. Thinly slice carrots on the diagonal.

04. Heat remaining oil in same wok; stir-fry carrot and red onion 4 mins or until just tender. Add cabbage; stir-fry 2 mins or until wilted. Add garlic, ginger and half the green onion; stir-fry until fragrant. Add rice and sauce; stir-fry until hot.

05. Serve fried rice topped with omelette strips, chilli and remaining green onion.

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