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Whether you’re looking for something quick to whip up on a busy weeknight or a healthier alternative to takeout, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Delicious, high-protein, and fiber-rich meal that is easy to make, especially if you have leftover rice. This recipe is made with leftover white rice, soya chunks, green peas, carrots, and scallions, combined with a mix of sauces and seasonings to create a delightful and fulfilling dish.

You can choose to replace white rice with brown rice or quinoa to elevate the protein and fiber content of this meal, making it even more nutritious. Additionally, if you’re looking for variations, you could also substitute soya chunks with eggs. This is what I often do: I alternate between using soya chunks and eggs depending on what I have on hand or what my family prefers on that particular day.

This dish is both versatile and forgiving; you can tweak the ingredients based on what you have available in your kitchen. For instance, feel free to throw in any vegetables you need to use up, like bell peppers or spinach, to add more color and nutrients. The flavor profile can also be adjusted based on what your family enjoys—perhaps some chili paste for a kick of heat.

I make this dish frequently, and I can guarantee that my family loves it! The best part is that by adjusting the sauces and seasonings, you can easily customize the meal to make it toddler-friendly too.

Serve this delightful rice dish with a side of light salad for a well-rounded meal.

I hope you try this recipe and enjoy it. Don’t forget to leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @swaadista with your creations!

Soya Mince Fried rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup green peas + chopped carrots
• 1 cup soya chunks mince soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, squeezed, drained, and minced/pulsed in a blender. Check details under instructions.
• 2 cups cooked rice
• handful of chopped scallions

For the sauce mix:

• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper powder to taste
• salt

Method

 

Mince Soya chunks

1. Soak soya chunks in double the amount of hot water in a bowl for 10 minutes.
2. Once they plump up, discard the soaked water, then squeeze the soya chunks in your palm and remove excess water.
3. Transfer the soya chunks to a blender and pulse 2-3 times until the soya chunks are minced.
4. Transfer the soya mince to a bowl and keep it aside.

Make the sauce mix:

1. Add all the ingredients listed under sauce mix to a bowl, mix well, and keep aside.

Make fried rice:

1. Heat oil in a medium-sized skillet/pan on medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions, green peas, and carrots, and sauté for a few minutes until the veggies are partially cooked.
3. Add the soya mince, followed by the sauce mix, and stir well.
4. Add the cooked rice (either freshly cooked or leftover) and scallions. Stir-fry for a few minutes on medium heat.
5. Taste for seasonings and adjust if necessary.
6. Serve healthy and delicious soya mince fried rice with your favorite sauce or any side dish of choice. Enjoy!

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Notes

• Feel free to include more variety of vegetables. Bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, flat beans, green beans go well in this recipe.
• Adjust sauces and seasonings as per your taste.

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