Savoury Mixed Grain Fried Rice

🛒 Ingredients

• #Rice Base;
• 4 cups cooked mixed grain rice (jasmine + brown + black rice blend, or any combination) — chilled overnight works best
• 1 medium carrot — peeled and diced into tiny cubes
• 3–4 stalks scallion — white parts minced, green parts sliced separately
• 3 garlic cloves — minced.. 1 tbsp shallot or onion — finely minced
• #Savoury Seasoning;
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce.. 1 tbsp dark soy sauce — for golden colour
• 1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar.. ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
• ¼ tsp white pepper.. Pinch of salt — adjust to taste
• #For Stir-Frying; 2 tbsp neutral oil — divided

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prep rice & aromatics: Break apart any clumps in the chilled rice with your hands — grains should be loose and separate. Dice carrot and separate scallion whites from greens. Mix soy sauces, sugar, pepper, and sesame oil in a small bowl — ready to pour.

2. 2

   Crisp the aromatics: Heat half the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, shallot, and scallion whites. Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant — let some bits turn deep golden and crispy for that signature rich flavour.

3. 3

   Cook vegetables: Add diced carrot. Stir-fry rapidly for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp and bright orange. Push everything to the side of the pan.

4. 4

   Fry the rice: Pour remaining oil into the centre. Add all the rice. Press and toss continuously over high heat for 4–5 minutes until rice is heated through, fluffy, and starting to turn golden at edges.

5. 5

   Season & finish: Drizzle the seasoning mixture evenly over the rice. Toss rapidly for 1–2 minutes until every grain is beautifully golden and coated. Stir in scallion greens — cook 30 seconds until just wilted. Taste and adjust salt.

6. 6

   Serve: Plate hot, topped with extra crispy garlic bits and fresh scallion. Enjoy immediately!