Description
This turmeric fried rice is a quick and vibrant dish made with leftover rice, vegetables, and aromatic turmeric. It’s flavorful, flexible, and perfect for a fast, wholesome meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, peas, corn, green beans)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add mixed vegetables and cook for 3–5 minutes until just tender.
- Sprinkle in turmeric, salt, and pepper, and stir to coat vegetables evenly.
- Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 3–5 minutes until rice is heated through and evenly colored.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Cool freshly cooked rice before using to avoid mushy texture.
- Add soy sauce or lemon juice for extra flavor variation.
- To make it a full meal, mix in scrambled eggs, tofu, or cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
