Wasabi fried rice recipe
This Wasabi Fried Rice is a bold and flavorful twist on the classic fried rice you love. Infused with the zesty kick of wasabi and balanced by savory soy sauce and tender vegetables, it’s a quick and easy dish that packs a punch. Whether you’re looking to spice up your weeknight dinners or impress guests with something different, this recipe delivers deliciously satisfying results in just minutes. Perfect on its own or as a side dish, it’s sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Wasabi fried rice ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (42g) butter or vegan butter - divided
- 2 medium carrots - peeled and diced (approximately 1 cup or 130 grams)
- 1 red onion or white onion - diced (about 1 cup or 150 grams)
- 1/2 cup (75g) frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic - minced (approximately 1 tablespoon or 9 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper - more to taste if needed
- 4 cups cooked and chilled rice - can be basmati rice, jasmine rice, or your preferred rice (about 600-700 grams)
- 4 green onions - thinly sliced (approximately 1/2 cup or 50 grams)
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari sauce - about 1/4 cup or 60 mL
- 3-4 tablespoons wasabi paste - about 45-60 grams
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar - about 15 mL
- 1 small handful fresh basil - chopped
Instructions
How to make Wasabi fried rice
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, onion, peas, and minced garlic, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion and carrots are softened.
- Increase the heat to high, add the remaining butter, and stir until it’s fully melted. Next, add the cooked rice, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and wasabi paste, stirring everything together until well combined. Sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the rice fry and crisp up a bit.
- Once the rice is nicely fried, stir in the fresh herbs. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce if needed.
- Serve immediately, or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
One serving is approximately 399 calories.
Storage: Fried rice is good for up to 3-4 days when stored properly in the refrigerator. Keep it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. Reheat thoroughly before eating. If you need to store it for longer, consider freezing it.
Quick homemade wasabi sauce
Ingredients:- 1 2-inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tsp pure wasabi powder
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, like olive oil or coconut oil etc.
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or raw honey
- 1/3 teaspoon salt or soy sauce