Guyanese Fried Rice Recipe
You're in for a real treat with this Guyanese Fried Rice recipe. It's like a carnival of flavors in your mouth, with vibrant veggies, traditional green seasoning, and the warm, aromatic hug of five-spice powder. Don't worry if you've never tried making it before, I promise it's super easy and totally worth it. So, gather up those ingredients, and let's bring a little piece of the Caribbean to your kitchen. You've got this
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine or Basmati rice
- 1/2 cup mixed vegetables carrots and peas
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari for a gluten-free option
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin sauce as a substitute
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon green seasoning adjust to taste
- A handful of chopped scallions and cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a sizable wok or frying pan, bring the vegetable oil up to medium-high heat.
- Introduce the onions and garlic to the pan, sautéing them until they reach a translucent state.
- Next, add in the mixed vegetables, continuing to sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until they reach a tender consistency.
- Move the vegetables to one side of the pan, making room to add in the pre-cooked rice. Use your spatula to break apart any clumps.
- Time to season! Add in the soy sauce, five-spice powder, ground cumin, and green seasoning, stirring well to ensure an even coat over the rice.
- Taste your creation and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper according to your preference. If you'd like, adding a protein of your choice is an excellent option, but feel free to skip it as well.
- To finish, mix in the chopped scallions and cilantro for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve your homemade Guyanese Fried Rice hot off the stove and savor the delicious blend of flavors you've created!
Notes
Here are a few extra tips to make sure your Guyanese Fried Rice turns out absolutely perfect:
- Day-Old Rice is Key: For the best texture, use day-old jasmine rice. It's had time to dry out a bit, which means it'll fry up nicely without becoming mushy.
- Rice Consistency: If you don't have day-old rice on hand, you can spread freshly cooked rice on a tray and let it cool in the fridge for a few hours before using.
- Breaking It Down: When adding the rice to the pan, be sure to break up any clumps to allow each grain to soak up the flavors.
- Even Cooking: Stir the rice frequently to ensure it heats through evenly and doesn’t stick to the pan.
- Watch the Heat: Keep the heat at medium-high to achieve that perfect fried rice texture. If the heat is too low, the rice can become soggy.
