Broccoli Fried Rice
Broccoli Fried Rice is a quick and delicious one-pan meal packed with fresh broccoli, fluffy rice, and savory stir-fried flavors.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- 1 wok
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 cups cooked rice jasmin rice or any long grain rice
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 - 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 inch ginger grated or chopped finely
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes chili flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional for garnish
- 2 tsp cilantro leaves or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chopped ginger and garlic, then the onions. Sauté for a minute on medium heat.
- Then add the diced broccoli florets and sauté for another 2 minutes, until tender. If required, add (only) 2 tbsp of water to create a steaming effect and speed up cooking. The water will evaporate while cooking the broccoli.
- Then add rice on top of it.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything well in high heat. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and some toasted sesame seeds.
Instant pot method
- Press the "saute" button on the Instant Pot.
- Add the oil and let it heat up. Add onions, ginger, and garlic.
- Sauté for a minute, then add broccoli florets (and other veggies, if any).
- Stir in occasionally. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the broccoli and other veggies are tender.
- Then add rice on top of it. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cook for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add finely chopped cilantro leaves or green onions and some toasted sesame seeds.