Chili Paste Fried Rice

Chili Paste Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed vegan dish perfect for a late-night snack. The combination of fragrant jasmine rice, spicy chili paste, and fresh vegetables creates a satisfying meal that is both comforting and invigorating.

Ingredients

• Jasmine rice - 1 cup (200g)
• Water - 2 cups (500ml)
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Shallot - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Frozen peas - 1/2 cup (75g)
• Chili paste (Nam Prik Pao) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then combine the rice with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add the diced carrot and green bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Stir in the frozen peas, cooked rice, chili paste, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix well to ensure the rice is coated with the chili paste and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Chili Paste Fried Rice hot!

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and herbs.
• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.

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