Hearty Sausage and Vegetable Fried Rice with Crispy Garlic
A Wholesome One-Bowl Meal! How to Make ‘Sausage and Vegetable Fried Rice’ Packed with Nutrition, Featuring Whole Sausages and Delicious Crispy Fried Garlic
Get ready for a nutritious and satisfying meal with ‘Sausage and Vegetable Fried Rice’! This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful dish perfect for busy days. We’re adding whole sausages and crispy fried garlic for extra flavor and texture, making it a guaranteed hit for the whole family. It’s a fantastic way to use up leftover rice and colorful vegetables, creating a complete and delicious meal in one bowl.
Fried Rice Ingredients- 1/2 medium Onion
- 1/2 medium Zucchini
- 1/2 medium Carrot
- 3 bowls Cooked Rice
- 20 cloves Garlic
- 4 Sausages
- 3 Eggs
- 1 stalk Green Onion
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Perilla Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the crispy garlic and sausages that will add fantastic flavor and texture. Thinly slice the whole garlic cloves and cut the sausages into bite-sized pieces. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and slowly fry until golden brown and crispy. Once crispy, remove the garlic with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. (The garlic-infused oil is great for flavor, so you can use it for cooking the rice.)
Step 2
In the same pan (using the garlic oil or adding a little fresh oil if needed), add the chopped green onion and stir-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant to create green onion oil. This adds a wonderful aromatic base to the fried rice.
Step 3
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the sliced onion (1/2 medium) and 1/2 tsp of salt. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent. Cooking the onion until it’s sweet and slightly caramelized is key to developing a rich flavor.
Step 4
Add the sliced zucchini (1/2 medium) and 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir-fry together until the zucchini is slightly tender but still retains a pleasant crispness. We want to keep some bite in the vegetables.
Step 5
Finally, add the sliced carrot (1/2 medium) and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cook until the carrot is just tender. Stir-frying the vegetables ensures their colors are vibrant and their flavors meld beautifully.
Step 6
Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the cooked rice (3 bowls) to the empty space. Gently break up the rice with your spatula and stir-fry it lightly to separate the grains.
Step 7
Pour the beaten eggs over the rice. As the eggs begin to set, gently stir them into the rice and continue to stir-fry until the eggs are cooked through and evenly distributed. This coats the rice grains, making the fried rice fluffy.
Step 8
Once the rice, eggs, and vegetables are well combined, gather the mixture to one side of the pan. Add the sugar (1 Tbsp) to the empty space and let it melt slightly. Then, pour the soy sauce (2 Tbsp) around the edges of the pan and let it bubble and caramelize for a moment before mixing it into the rice. This step deepens the soy sauce flavor. (Be careful not to burn the soy sauce.)
Step 9
Once the soy sauce has caramelized, mix it thoroughly with the rice and other ingredients. The soy sauce will coat the rice, giving it a delicious savory flavor and color.
Step 10
Add all the sautéed vegetables back into the pan. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds (1 Tbsp) and drizzle with perilla oil (1 Tbsp). Using perilla oil instead of regular sesame oil adds a unique nutty aroma and depth of flavor.
Step 11
Add all the ingredients together and give everything a final quick stir-fry to ensure all the flavors are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with a little salt if needed. Your delicious Sausage and Vegetable Fried Rice is ready!
Step 12
Spoon the flavorful fried rice generously onto a serving plate.
Step 13
Top the fried rice with a generous portion of the crispy fried garlic slices. The sharp yet sweet aroma of the garlic complements the fried rice beautifully.
Step 14
Arrange the sliced, cooked sausages on top. For an extra touch of color and freshness, you can sprinkle some chopped parsley over the dish.
Step 15
Enjoy your homemade Sausage and Vegetable Fried Rice – a meal packed with nutrition, flavor, and texture! Hope you enjoy your delicious meal today!
