There’s no denying that a quick fried rice is your best friend when you don’t have an hour to cook dinner. Or, when you don’t want to deal with a complicated recipe. Combine stir frying with rice, veggies and your favorite protein – you have magic in the kitchen! Chili paneer fried rice. Paneer or Indian cheese is a great substitute for meat making it a must-try for easy meatless meals. Alongside rice, paneer forms the base of this recipe bringing you a delicious speedy dinner with the unique flavors of authentic Chinese sauces.
Chili Paneer Fried Rice Recipe
Prep paneer – You’ll need crispy fried paneer to make this dish. Cut paneer into cubes, coat in cornstarch (corn flour), season with salt and pepper, and shallow fry in a little oil. Make sure all the sides are browned and you get crispy texture. Fried rice – Start with stir frying garlic and veggies over high heat. When the veggies are tender, add the sauces, soy sauce, ketchup, sweet chili sauce and vinegar. Now, paneer and cooked rice goes back into the pan for a quick stir fry. Finally, add in plenty of chopped spring onions (scallions).
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If you don’t have leftover rice, cook 2 cups of rice to serve 4 peopleAdd seasonal vegetables to this dish including green peas, broccoli etcSubstitute rice wine vinegar with regular vinegar if you likeAdd sriracha sauce for heatHalloumi is a great substitute for paneer. Add tofu for a vegan version.
