Description
A quick and flavorful fried rice recipe featuring a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce, packed with veggies and protein. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and adaptable to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old (about 400g)
- 1 cup cooked protein of choice, diced (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or pork)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced carrots (about 75g)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (about 75g)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the carrots, slice the green onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Cook your protein if not already cooked.
- Mix the bang bang sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar until smooth. Adjust heat or sweetness as desired and set aside.
- Cook the eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry veggies and aromatics: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Toss in garlic, ginger, and carrots. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and carrots start to soften. Add peas and cook for another minute.
- Add rice and protein: Crumble cold jasmine rice to separate grains, then add to skillet. Stir-fry until heated through and slightly crisp. Add cooked protein and scrambled eggs, mixing well.
- Combine with bang bang sauce: Drizzle sauce over rice mixture. Stir well to coat evenly. Cook for another minute to warm and meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old jasmine rice for best texture to avoid mushiness. Adjust Sriracha to control heat level. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For dairy-free, check mayonnaise labels. If rice seems dry, add a teaspoon of water or broth during stir-frying. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a slightly crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (350g
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
Keywords: fried rice, bang bang sauce, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal, spicy fried rice, savory fried rice, stir-fry