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SkinnyMS

Fried Rice with Cabbage

This unique and delicious twist on fried rice will have everyone coming back for more.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Kid-Friendly
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 275kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

For the Rice

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

To Fry the Rice

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or other high-heat oil
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root finely minced and peeled
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil optional
  • 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce optional tamari or coconut aminos
  • 1 cup sprouts bean sprouts used in this recipe
  • 1/2 cup scallions or basil, optional for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds optional for garnish

Instructions

For the Rice

  • Add rice, salt, and water to a pot, stir once, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to cook, untouched, for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, covered. Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork.
  • Lay the rice evenly on a baking sheet. Do not press down on the rice, but move to fill the baking sheet. Place uncovered in the fridge for 1 hour to up to 10 hours to cool and dry out the rice.

To Fry the Rice

  • Add canola oil to a pan over medium heat. Add onions and ginger and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until onions are slightly softened and translucent. Add the cabbage and the carrots and cook for an additional 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the rice and turn heat to high. Stir constantly for 4 minutes. Stir in the toasted sesame oil (if using) and the soy sauce or soy sauce alternatives. Add the bean sprouts. Cook for an additional minute and serve with any of the optional garnishes sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 468mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9