American Lite Fried Rice

SUBMITTED BY: JacToo

"I came up with this recipe when I was craving fried rice and needed something lower in fat. The cabbage blends in with the rice so that even your kids won't know they are eating a vegetable. My husband likes to eat this for a late dinner because it's so light. Be creative or use whatever is in your fridge. Like it Spicy? Add some chili sauce. This dish goes great with baked spring rolls!"

PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	35 Min
READY IN	55 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 6 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup dry jasmine rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
5 green onions, chopped
1 (10 ounce) package shredded carrots
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste
1/4 cup water as needed
chili sauce (optional)

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DIRECTIONS

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic and rice in oil for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Toss green onions, carrots, cabbage, and water chestnuts into the pan, and cook another 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add additional water as needed to keep vegetables moist. Drizzle with soy sauce, and toss to coat.

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Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by pomkiwi

Good recipe but I cut down on the oil by using stock and spraying the wok with cooking spray. Also added a little shredded chicken.

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Reviewed on May 31, 2005 by SWTSNTRTS

We wound up trying sesame oil and Chinese 5 spice to add some flavor. None turned out well.

1 user found this review helpful

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2005 by DONNADONNA1

This recipe is really awesome.The only change I did was to add beef. I marinated stripes of beef in "Easiest Teriyaki Marinade" recipe found also on this site.I sauteed the stripes before rice and garlic.Took the meat out of wok and added after frying the rice.Absolutely perfect.

1 user found this review helpful

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