Veg Pepper Fried Rice
Veg Pepper Fried Rice is a vibrant blend of colorful bell peppers, crisp broccoli, sweet corn, and julienned carrots stir-fried with fragrant ginger and garlic. Seasoned with a perfect balance of black pepper, soy sauce, and vinegar, this quick and satisfying dish is served over a bed of tender cooked rice.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- tbsp oil
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 carrot julienned
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably cooled and slightly dry
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ginger paste and garlic paste, sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add diced bell pepper, broccoli, corn, julienned carrot, and chopped green onions. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet slightly crisp.
- Add shredded lettuce to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until it wilts slightly.
- Add the cooked and cooled rice to the pan. Break up any clumps and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper powder, vinegar, and soy sauce over the rice and vegetables. Stir continuously to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well heated through and the rice has absorbed the flavors.
- Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve the Veg Pepper Fried Rice hot as a standalone dish or as a side with your favorite sauce.