Fried rice is my favorite dish to make on busy days because it’s easy to make, gets ready within minutes, and always tastes good. Plus, there are so many different ways to make this simple dish that you never get bored of it. Also, it’s a great way to use leftover rice and vegetables. Today, I am sharing one of my favorite fried rice recipes which is Paneer fried rice. It’s a vegetarian Indo-Chinese style fried rice recipe that’s very popular in India. Other ingredients needed for making paneer fried rice are shown below:
Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
Paneer: Paneer is Indian cottage cheese that you can buy from the dairy or frozen food aisle of a grocery store. You can also use homemade paneer.Vegetables: I have used green peas, French beans, carrots, bell pepper, and sweet corn. These vegetables taste the best in fried rice. You can also use cauliflower, broccoli, or mushrooms. Cooked rice: Use leftover rice that’s cooked at least 4-5 hours before making fried rice. A variety of rice with medium-sized grains is the best for fried rice recipes. Also, try using a less starchy variety of rice to avoid making sticky fried rice.
Step 2: Saute paneer cubes in some oil for 3-4 minutes. Take out in a bowl and keep aside. Step 3: In the same pot, heat some vegetable oil. Add finely chopped ginger, garlic, green chilies, and the white part of the spring onion. Saute for a minute. Step 4: Add chopped onion and saute until it turns translucent. Step 5: Add all the chopped vegetables. Saute on high flame for 5-6 minutes. The vegetables should get cooked but stay crunchy. Step 6: Add salt, black pepper, soy sauce, red chili sauce, and vinegar. Mix everything and cook for about a minute. Step 7: Add cooked rice and chopped spring onion greens. Saute on a high flame for 3-4 minutes. Step 8: Finally, add sauteed paneer cubes and mix. Garnish with more chopped spring onion greens. Your easy vegetarian Paneer fried rice is ready to be served.
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However, the paneer may turn slightly rubbery so it’s better to freeze the dish without paneer. When you want to serve the dish, saute some marinated paneer cubes and add them to the fried rice once it’s reheated. If the fried rice is frozen, thaw it first before following the steps above.
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