Mushroom Fried Rice | Fried Rice Recipes

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds moisture and nutrients, while cabbage is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Avocado oil is versatile and healthy, while peanut oil is cost-effective.

Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice with water a couple of times.

In a pot, add enough water to cook the rice and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook the rice until it's 3/4 done.

Strain the rice and keep it aside.

In a pan, add 1.5 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic and 2 finely chopped green chilies to the pan.

Add 1 large finely chopped onion and sauté until transparent.

Add 1 capsicum cut into wedges and sauté.

Add 5 grams of thickly sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for about 2-3 minutes.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and some fresh pepper.

Add 2 teaspoons of vinegar and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce to the mushrooms.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili paste and sauté until well combined and the gravy thickens.

Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well, being careful not to break the rice.

Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

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