Quinoa Fried Rice

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I didn’t do much cooking as a kid, but I think fried rice was probably one of the very first dishes I ever made. Makes sense, given that it’s one of the easiest things in the world to make and is super filling and versatile–you can put in anything you want and also top it with pretty much anything!

Since I’m actually out of rice at the moment (I know I know, what kind of Asian am I?!) but have a plethora of quinoa, I figured I’d finally put up the recipe for the quinoa fried rice I usually make when I’m pressed for time and need something nutritious/filling and super easy to make!

Fried rice works best when you make it using day-old rice, and it’s kinda the same deal since we’re using the quinoa as the “rice.” If you don’t want to wait a whole day, the alternative is stuffing it in the fridge to chill for a little while!

Quinoa Fried Rice

(Here it is pictured with some leftover kimchi I had!)

Quinoa Fried Rice

From fairyburger at https://www.fairyburger.com/quinoa-fried-rice/

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You'll Need...

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable/chicken broth
• 2 cups frozen vegetables
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 eggs
• 2-3 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce

Directions

1. Add quinoa, water (or broth, if you're using that) to rice cooker and let it cook.
2. If you don't have a rice cooker, bring the quinoa + water/broth to a boil in a saucepan and reduce to a simmer for ~20 minutes, until the quinoa is fluffy.
3. Remove from heat and transfer quinoa to a container to chill in the fridge/freezer.
4. Heat sesame oil in a pan and add garlic + vegetables. Let cook for 3-4 minutes, then add in the quinoa and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into the space. As the eggs cook/scramble, toss everything together and serve warm.

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