This Easy Gluten-Free Vegetable Fried Rice is light, fluffy, and packed with colorful vegetables, fresh garlic, and ginger. The green onions add freshness, while gluten-free tamari gives the rice a delicious savory flavor. It’s a simple homemade alternative to takeout fried rice made under 20 minutes for your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
- Better than takeout: Fresh garlic, ginger, green onions, and tamari create a delicious savory flavor at home.
- Great for meal prep: Make a batch ahead of time and freeze it in individual serving portions. It’s convenient to have ready whenever you need a quick lunch or easy side dish.
Key Ingredients for Gluten-Free Vegetable Fried Rice
Long-grain rice: Long-grain rice such as basmati works particularly well because the grains remain separate when stir-fried. For the best texture, use rice that has been cooked and cooled before making the fried rice.
Green onions: Add a fresh, mild onion flavor that complements the garlic and ginger.
Garlic and ginger: These aromatics give homemade fried rice its distinctive Asian flavor and fragrance.
Frozen peas and corn: Add sweetness, color, and a little extra texture. Cook them according to the package directions before adding them to the rice. You can also add grated carrots or roughly chopped fried eggs.
Gluten-free tamari: Provides the salty, savory flavor traditionally associated with fried rice. You can substitute gluten-free soy sauce if preferred.
Olive oil: Helps stir-fry the vegetables and rice while adding a mild richness. Vegetable oil or peanut oil can also be used.
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4 Tips for Making the Best Fried Rice
1. Use cooled rice.
For the best fried rice texture, cook the rice ahead of time and allow it to cool. Chilled rice is firmer and less likely to become mushy when stir-fried.
2. Use a large skillet.
A large skillet gives the rice enough room to heat evenly. Avoid overcrowding the pan, which can make the rice steam rather than stir-fry.
3. Use high heat when adding the rice.
Once the garlic, ginger, and green onions are fragrant, increase the heat before adding the rice. This helps heat the grains quickly without making them soggy.
4. Taste before serving.
Tamari provides saltiness, so taste the fried rice before adding any additional seasoning.
What to Serve with Gluten-Free Vegetable Fried Rice
This vegetable fried rice is a delicious side dish for homemade Asian-inspired meals. Serve it with Gluten-Free Kung Pao Chicken, Gluten Free Baked Korean Chicken Wings, shrimp, or keep it vegetarian with stir-fried Hearty Cabbage with Collard Greens.
It also makes a simple lunch on its own when you want something quick and satisfying with a bowl of homemade Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup with Vegetables.
How to Store and Reheat Vegetable Fried Rice
- Refrigeration: Transfer leftover fried rice to a shallow airtight container and refrigerate promptly. Use within 3–4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or water, stirring until steaming hot throughout. You can also microwave it until thoroughly heated.
- Freezing: Fried rice can be frozen in airtight freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly.
- Food safety: Refrigerate cooked rice promptly, ideally within one hour. Do not leave cooked rice at room temperature for extended periods.
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