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A fiery and flavorful Indo-Chinese classic, this fried rice gets its kick from a homemade Szechuan sauce. Perfectly cooked rice tossed with crisp vegetables and aromatic spices, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying meal.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Szechuan Sauce
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A fiery and flavorful Indo-Chinese classic, this fried rice gets its kick from a homemade Szechuan sauce. Perfectly cooked rice tossed with crisp vegetables and aromatic spices, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying meal.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 870.11 calories per serving with 16g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Finish the Fried Rice
Serve
For a more substantial meal, add diced paneer, tofu, shredded chicken, or shrimp. Sauté the protein separately and add it back in with the rice.
Feel free to use other quick-cooking vegetables like sweet corn, mushrooms, cabbage, or baby corn.
To make this recipe gluten-free, simply substitute the soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
For extra texture and flavor, garnish the finished dish with a tablespoon of roasted peanuts or cashews.
The capsaicin found in the red chilies used in the Szechuan sauce can help to temporarily boost metabolism, aiding in calorie burning.
Ginger is a well-known digestive aid that can help soothe the stomach and reduce nausea. Garlic also possesses properties that support a healthy gut.
Garlic, ginger, and chilies are packed with powerful antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
The variety of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, and beans provides essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
Szechuan Fried Rice can be part of a balanced diet. It's packed with vegetables that provide vitamins and fiber. However, it can be high in sodium from soy sauce and high in carbs from the rice. To make it healthier, you can use brown rice, reduce the amount of oil and salt, and load it with more vegetables.
One serving of this Szechuan Fried Rice (approximately 1.5 cups or 280g) contains around 360-390 calories. The exact count can vary based on the amount of oil and specific ingredients used.
Absolutely. The heat comes from the dried red chilies and the Szechuan sauce. You can reduce the number of chilies used in the sauce or simply add less of the finished sauce to the rice.
Long-grain rice like Basmati or Jasmine is ideal. The key is to use rice that has been cooked and completely cooled, preferably refrigerated overnight. This dries it out, preventing it from clumping and getting mushy.
Yes, for a quicker version, you can use a good quality store-bought Szechuan or Schezwan sauce. The flavor profile might differ slightly, so taste and adjust the quantity as needed.
The signature flavor of Szechuan cuisine comes from the Szechuan peppercorn, which provides a citrusy aroma and a tingling, numbing sensation on the tongue known as 'málà'. This is combined with the fiery heat of dried red chilies.