Red Vietnamese Fried Rice
A vibrant and flavorful fried rice dish made with jasmine rice, garlic, and traditional Vietnamese ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 30 g unsalted butter Reserve a dab for scrambling the eggs.
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup diced ham Use pre-chopped for convenience.
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2.5 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice Helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce All-purpose or light, not dark soy.
- 1/4 tsp white sugar
- 2 eggs whisked
Instructions
Cooking
- Melt most of the butter in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for 10 seconds.
- Add the diced ham and stir for 30 seconds.
- Add the frozen peas and stir for another 30 seconds.
- Add the day-old rice and tomato paste, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Cook for 1 minute to achieve a nice caramelization.
- Push the rice to one side of the pan and melt the reserved butter in the cleared space.
- Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until just set.
- Toss the scrambled eggs through the rice and serve hot.
Notes
Serve garnished with extra peas or chopped green onions. Can be paired with grilled chicken or shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.