Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce
Elevate your fried rice game with this irresistible Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce recipe! Featuring tender jasmine rice tossed in rich, caramelized kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce) and balanced with savory soy sauce, this dish offers the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors. Loaded with vibrant veggies like carrots, peas, and aromatic garlic, it’s a complete and colorful meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Customize it with your choice of protein—whether it’s juicy chicken, shrimp, or tofu—and finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a burst of flavor. Quick, versatile, and utterly satisfying, this fried rice will become a go-to favorite for busy weeknight dinners or an impressive addition to your Asian-inspired dinner menu. Perfect for fried rice enthusiasts, this dish is a must-try comfort food classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice
- 4 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or neutral oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
Prepare all ingredients by measuring them out and chopping vegetables in advance.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the diced carrot and peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
If using cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it to the pan and stir to combine. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir to mix evenly with the vegetables and protein.
Drizzle the sweet soy sauce and regular soy sauce over the rice. Stir-fry everything for 2-3 minutes until the rice is coated with the sauces and heated through.
Add the scrambled eggs back into the pan, breaking them into smaller pieces while mixing them evenly into the rice.
Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the rice and stir gently.
Remove the fried rice from heat and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.6 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2814 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.9 g | ||
| Protein | 100.8 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
