Vegetarian Fried Rice with Seaweed

This Vegetarian Fried Rice with Seaweed is a delightful fusion that combines the savory flavors of traditional fried rice with the umami essence of seaweed. It's a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice - 300 grams
• Nori seaweed sheets - 2 sheets
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 100 grams
• Spring onions - 2, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add the green peas and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps and mixing well with the vegetables.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to coat the rice evenly.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the rice to fry slightly.
8. While the rice is cooking, cut the nori sheets into thin strips.
9. Once the rice is fried and heated through, remove it from the heat and stir in the chopped spring onions and nori strips.
10. Serve hot, garnished with additional nori strips if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
• Contains seaweed, which is a source of iodine and antioxidants.

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