Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Chinese preserved olivesfinely chopped
- 2 Eggslightly beaten
- 1 Carrotsmall size, diced
- 2 Green onionsfinely sliced
- 3 Cloves Garlicminced
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- To taste Salt
- To taste White pepper
Directions
Chinese olive fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. Perfect for a trio dinner, this dish impresses with its rich, salty olives mixed with aromatic garlic and subtle soy undertones. Carrots add a crunch while green onions introduce a fresh bite.
Tips:
- For the best results, use day-old rice. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming mushy when fried.
- If you don’t have Chinese olive vegetables, you can substitute another type of pickled vegetable, such as kimchi or sauerkraut.
- You can also add other ingredients to your Chinese olive fried rice, such as cooked meat, shrimp, or vegetables.
- Serve Chinese olive fried rice with your favorite side dishes, such as stir-fried vegetables, egg drop soup, or wonton soup.
Steps
1 Done | Ensure your cooked jasmine rice has been cooled and left overnight in the fridge. This will help give it a better texture when frying. |
2 Done | In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. |
3 Done | Toss in diced carrots and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender. |
4 Done | Push the carrot and garlic to the side of the wok. Pour in the beaten eggs. Let it set slightly before scrambling them until fully cooked. |
5 Done | Add the cold rice, breaking up any lumps with a spatula. |
6 Done | Drizzle the light soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Mix well to ensure the rice grains are evenly coated. |
7 Done | Stir in the Chinese preserved olives. |
8 Done | Add in the sliced green onions. Stir-fry everything together until well combined and rice is hot. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. |
9 Done | Once everything is well-mixed and heated through, transfer to serving plates. Enjoy while hot! |