Vegetarian Fried Rice

Thermomix recipe: Vegetarian Fried Rice. Ready in 37 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 30 g vegetable oil or sesame oil
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 10 g fresh ginger, peeled
• 150 g mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, corn, bell pepper), cut into small dice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (optional)
• 400 g cold, day-old cooked rice (basmati or jasmine recommended)
• 50 g soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Pinch of white pepper
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, for finishing
• 1 spring onion, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
2. Add 30 g vegetable oil to the mixing bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add 150 g mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, corn, bell pepper), cut into small dice, to the bowl. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1 (Reverse).
4. If using eggs, add 2 lightly beaten eggs to the bowl. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Speed 2 (Reverse) to scramble lightly with the vegetables.
5. Add 400 g cold cooked rice, 50 g soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar (if using), and a pinch of white pepper to the bowl.
6. Cook 8 min / 95°C / Speed 2 (Reverse).
7. Pause, scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check texture.
8. Continue cooking for another 2 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to settle and prevent sticking.
9. Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish. Drizzle with 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and garnish with sliced spring onion before serving.

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