Trini Fried Rice ( Basic Recipe )- Episode 1001

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chicken is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is generally more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Heat wok or large pot until hot.

Add garlic infused coconut oil to the hot wok.

Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped pimento peppers and chopped onions; cook until onions are soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and salted peas; stir and cook for about 1 minute.

Add chopped Chinese celery; mix and let cook for about 1 minute without making vegetables mushy.

Add 2 cups of precooked rice; mix thoroughly with the vegetables.

Pour in oyster sauce and dark soy sauce; mix well to combine.

Add Chinese seasoning and Chinese salt; stir to incorporate all flavors.

Optional: add a piece of guillen ring for color.

Top with freshly chopped scallions and mix in.

Drizzle sesame oil over the top and mix again before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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