Name: Sweet Corn Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2½ cup Cooked Rice, cold and grains separated; ¾ cup Sweet Corn Kernels, boiled and drained well; 2 tbsp Neutral Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, finely minced; 2 tbsp Spring Onion Whites, chopped; 3 tbsp Spring Onion Greens, chopped, divided; 1 Green Chili Pepper, finely chopped (optional); 1½ tsp Soy Sauce, light soy preferred; 1 tsp Vinegar; ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper; ½ tsp Salt, to taste

20 mintotal

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Mild

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Method

Ensure your cooked rice is completely cold. Warm rice will turn into a sticky paste when tossed in the wok.
Heat oil in a wide wok or large frying pan over high heat until it is smoking hot.
Add the minced garlic, green chilli, and spring onion whites. Stir-fry rapidly for 15 seconds. Do not let the garlic burn.
15 sec
Add the boiled sweet corn kernels and half of the spring onion greens. Toss vigorously for 1 minute.
1 min
Add the cold cooked rice to the wok. Immediately pour the soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper powder, and salt directly over the rice.
Using a spatula, toss and stir-fry continuously on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Ensure every grain is coated and picks up a slight smoky flavor from the wok.
3–4 min
Turn off the heat. Garnish with the remaining spring onion greens, give it a final mix, and serve hot.

How to tell it's done

Distinct, wok-tossed savory rice grains beautifully contrasted by the bursting, juicy sweetness of golden corn kernels.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

439kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein8 g7%
Carbohydrate69 g62%
Fat15 g31%

Sugars: 3.9 g
Saturated fat: 2.4 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Sodium: 814 mg
Potassium: 301 mg
Calcium: 44 mg
Iron: 1.1 mg

Estimated by calculation from the ingredient list, using USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

Keeping the soy sauce minimal ensures the beautiful yellow hue and inherent sweetness of the corn remain the undisputed stars of the dish.

What to serve it with

A massive hit with kids. Serve alongside a bowl of Veg Manchow Soup or crispy Potato Chilli.

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