| Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 270 | 5g | 0.6g | 53g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 4g | 3g | 7g | 0.82g |
Why I Love Taiwanese Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice
Recipe spotlight: Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice – a scrumptious meal that rekindles my love for cooking every single time. Being a food blogger means trying out recipes from various corners of the world. But this delightful Taiwanese dish holds a special place in my experimentations. Akin to any culinary masterpiece I compose, the fusion of flavors depicted in the Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice isn’t just a nourishing vegan choice, it also paints a picture of my journey exploring global cuisines.
The Symphony of Flavors
The amalgamation of humble jasmine rice with veggies, dressed with garlic and soya – the Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice has both a homely warmth and an exotic note. The seaweed adds depth, transporting you straight to the coasts of Taiwan. Much like my traditional Creole dishes, this Taiwanese cuisine employs a potpourri of ingredients working together to produce a symphony of flavors. Every bite is a new adventure much comparable to the layered complexity of a French éclair.
Pairings and Combinations
Such flavorsome rice almost begs for thoughtful accompaniments. Asian vegan dishes such as the General Tso’s Tofu or Vegan Mapo Tofu make great duos with this hearty recipe. Using the same base ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, and hints of veggies imparts a parallel synchrony to these dishes, rendering them perfect partners for this flavorful fried rice.
My Muse
The culinary artistry of Jamie Oliver, his organic approach towards cooking has always inspired me while creating recipes like Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice. Oliver’s knack for transforming the most basic ingredients into rich, aromatic suppers is an inspiration that I always carry into my own food lab – the kitchen.
For me, the culinary journey is never about following recipes to perfection but the joy of folding one’s roots, inspirations, and discoveries into a dish. Every spoonful of this Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice sings that song of exploration, making it a recipe worth treasuring.
What You’ll Need
- 3 cups of cooked jasmine or short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, finely diced
- 1/2 cup of frozen green peas
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon of dark soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
- 3 tablespoons of dried seaweed, soaked and chopped
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnishing)
Method
Step One
Prepare all your ingredients: cook your rice, mince your garlic, thinly slice your red onion, finely dice your carrots, dice your bell peppers, slice your scallions and soak and chop your dried seaweed.
Step Two
On medium heat, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan. Once it’s hot, add in your garlic and saute until it’s fragrant.
Step Three
Add the sliced red onion to the pan, continue to saute until the onion becomes soft and golden.
Step Four
Mix in the diced carrots and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes. Then, add in the frozen green peas and diced bell peppers, stir well and allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step Five
Now is the time to add your cooked rice to the vegetable mixture in the pan, stir thoroughly to combine. After the rice is well mixed with the vegetables, pour in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce and sprinkle over the white pepper. Stir again to mix well.
Step Six
Add in the soaked and chopped dried seaweed, stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 2 minutes more, so the seaweed can release its flavor into the rice while it heats through.
Step Seven
Once your Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with the thinly sliced scallions. Your delicious and nutritious Vegan Seaweed Fried Rice is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
