Cabbage Fried Rice (Easy, Vegan, One Pan)

A large skillet of cabbage fried rice with green peas and onion.

5 from 3 votes

Cabbage Fried Rice (Easy, Vegan, One Pan)

This cabbage fried rice is the perfect recipe to use up leftover rice. Serve as an easy side dish, pair with with any protein or serve with a curry or stir fry for a hearty weeknight meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

2 tbsp oil divided
1 medium onion finely chopped (190 g/1 ½ cups)
4 cups shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix 280 g
6 green onions (scallions) thinly sliced, green and white parts separated (30 g)
3 cloves garlic minced or grated (20 g)
4 cups cooked and cooled white rice like Jasmine or Basmati (about 600 g)
1 cup frozen green peas 170 g
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 45 mL
2 tsp sesame oil 10 g
2 tsp rice vinegar 10 mL
Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Cook Veggies: In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the onions, cabbage and white parts of green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 min, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
2 tbsp oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cups shredded green cabbage or coleslaw mix, 6 green onions (scallions)
Add Garlic: Add the garlic. Cook for another 1 min, stirring, until fragrant.
3 cloves garlic
Fry Rice: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Then add cooked rice, green peas, soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar. Spread the rice in an even layer and cook for 1-2 minutes without disturbing. Stir, scraping any bits off the bottom and spread evenly again. Cook another 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until rice begins to brown and slightly crisp up.
4 cups cooked and cooled white rice, 1 cup frozen green peas, 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, 2 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsp rice vinegar
Serve: Stir in the remaining green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Use day old rice or rice cooked at least 3-4 hours beforehand and chilled in the fridge on a baking pan. Freshly cooked rice is too moist and will result in mushy fried rice.

Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a wok, skillet or in the microwave.

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