Schezwan Fried Rice Recipe for a popular Indo-Chinese dish made by stir-frying veggies with rice in Schezwan sauce. This is a Vegan and Gluten-Free recipe!
It is an extension of veg-fried rice. Unlike regular fried rice dishes, schezwan fried rice is hot and spicy and is packed with flavors of ginger, garlic, and different sauces.
If you crave something hot and spicy for a meal, then this schezwan fried rice recipe is really a good option. It is very easy to prepare and a less time-consuming recipe.
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST SCHEWAN FRIED RICE RECIPE:
Ok, let’s get right to it. Here are some essential things I have learned over the years about how to make the best-fried rice.
- For the best texture, use cold, or leftover rice. This prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy and helps each grain stay separate.
- You can customize your recipe to your liking by adding tofu, chicken, shrimp, or your preferred protein.
- Adjust the amount of chili oil and Sichuan peppercorns to suit your spice tolerance. Start with a smaller amount and add more if desired.
- Stir-frying at high heat ensures that the ingredients cook quickly, maintaining their crunch and vibrant colors.
- Experiment with different vegetables to add color, flavor, and nutritional variety to your Sichuan Fried Rice.
- The combination of light and dark soy sauce adds depth of flavor. Adjust the quantity to achieve the perfect balance of salty and savory.
INGREDIENTS:
Okay then, let’s talk ingredients, to make this homemade schezwan fried rice you will need:
- Rice: White or brown any kind of rice will work. Just make sure that it is nicely cooked, and chilled (make sure to keep the rice in the fridge in a sealed container or use plastic wrap) before adding it to the wok. A gentle reminder, a fresh batch of rice will not work in this recipe.
- Eggs: if you do not want to make this recipe vegan, you may add some scrambled eggs to this recipe, which adds great flavor and texture to the fried rice.
- Carrot, onion, capsicum, and beans: This is the base veggie mix that I always use for any kind of fried rice I cook but feel free to add other stir-fried veggies you prefer. (see ideas below)
- Ginger, Garlic, and green chili: Use fresh and nicely minced.
- Soy, red chili, and schezwan sauce: I prepared this recipe with low sodium soy sauce, so make sure to add less soy sauce if you are adding the traditional one. If you do not have schezwan sauce in hand, you can quickly prepare the homemade schezwan sauce in less than 20 minutes, here is how you can make it.
- Butter: This is my go-to ingredient for fried rice recipes.
- Olive oil: The finishing touch in this recipe, which is a must.
How to Make Schezwan Fried Rice:
1. Start by cooking some finely chopped ginger in some butter. Add 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped and cook until they turn slightly translucent.
2. Add the chopped veggies (cabbage, carrot, capsicum, beans) and saute for 1 or 2 minutes on high flame.
3. Now add schezwan sauce, red chili sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, tomato ketchup, and salt cook for a minute or so.
4. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and some chopped cilantro and mix it well. Then stir to combine the veggies and continue sauteing the rice, mixing every 10 to 15 seconds or for 3 to 4 minutes or until you notice the rice and veggies begin to brown a little.
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FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
Which Vegetables can be added to it?
Onion, garlic, ginger, cabbage, carrot, capsicum, and beans are very finely chopped. You can even add frozen or fresh peas, or whatever veggies you have in hand including mushrooms or broccoli or spring onions.
how to make vegan schezwan fried rice?
All the ingredients used in this recipe are vegan, making it apt for your special diet.
What is ideal for fried rice, Leftover, or a fresh batch of rice?
You have got to plan ahead and use thoroughly chilled cooked rice. A fresh batch of rice(or even warm) will not fry well and will result in soggy and sticky clumps. So leftover or refrigerated rice is perfect!
If you are in hurry, you can just cook a fresh batch of rice, spread it out evenly on a plate or a large flat pan, cover it with a layer of plastic wrap, and put it in the fridge for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
How to make homemade schewan sauce?
If you want to make this hot and spicy sauce at home, then you will need some dry red chilies, oil, ginger, garlic, onion, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, a pinch of sugar, and salt.
All these ingredients are cooked together to prepare this spicy and tangy sauce. Make sure to store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge, for longer shelf life.
easy fried rice variations?
The sky’s the limit when it comes to homemade fried rice variations, feel free to get innovative and use all the existing leftover ingredients. That said, here are some classic variations:
1. Chicken fried rice
2. Shrimp fried rice
3. Mushroom fried rice
4. Paneer or Cottage cheese fried rice
5. Vegetable fried rice
how many calories in fried rice?
There are 324 Cal in every 200g of homemade fried rice. Here is some detailed nutritional information on schezwan fried rice.