Okra Fried Rice
A quick and delicious asian inspired fried rice recipe with okras and loads of vegetables
A quick and delicious asian inspired fried rice recipe with okras and loads of vegetables
- 2-3 Cooked rice
- 1 Okras (Sliced)
- 1 Mushrooms (Chopped)
- 1-2 Frozen Vegetables
- 1 Onion (Diced)
- 1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
- 2 Scallions (Green Onion) (Thinly Sliced)
- 2 Margarine/Vegan Butter or Peanut Oil
- 2 Soya Sauce
- 1 Toasted Sesame Oil
Cook rice according to instructions. It's best to use rice that's been cooked and chilled for a few hours.
Heat margarine/vegan butter or peanut oil in a non-stick pan/skillet or wok.
Add onions and garlic and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add okras and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes to remove any sliminess. Stir constantly to avoid sticking.
Add frozen vegetables, scallions, mushrooms and other vegetables. Allow to stir fry for 5-7 minutes while stirring constantly to avoid sticking to pot.
Add in cooked rice and stir.
Add soy sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 5-7 minutes stirring constantly to avoid sticking.
Add any desired seasoning i.e black pepper, salt, garlic powder, etc.
Turn off and remove pot from stove. Add sesame oil and stir to coat.
Serve and enjoy!
Use High Heat: When frying the rice be sure to set dial to high heat setting. This will prevent the rice and vegetables from sticking to the pan. As well be sure to stir constantly.
Add Sesame Oil at end of cooking: Add the sesame oil towards the end of cooking. Sesame oil is not meant to be cooked with but rather flavour the rice.
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