Gluten-free fried rice

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Fried rice is a worldwide delicacy that has various techniques and variations in its preparation, depending on the region. But Gluten-free fried rice has an endearing ring to it, especially for healthy eaters.

Africans are not left out of the Gluten-free rave and it’s in-fact the second most in-demand recipe option in a lot of African countries.

So, I’ve prepared a wonderful gluten-free recipe that highlights Africas take on Fried rice.

Gluten-free Fried Rice

Laila Yetunde

A Gluten-free Fried rice recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine African

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup diced cooked chicken or shrimp (optional for protein)
• 2 cups cooked gluten-free rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup diced mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons gluten
• free soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon African spice blend (such as berbere or ras el hanout)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish 

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Add the diced mixed vegetables and cooked chicken or shrimp (if using). Cook until the vegetables are tender and the protein is heated through.
  1 cup diced mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, peas), 1 cup diced cooked chicken or shrimp (optional for protein)
• Stir in the African spice blend and gluten-free soy sauce, coating the vegetables and protein evenly.
  2 tablespoons gluten, 1 tablespoon African spice blend (such as berbere or ras el hanout), free soy sauce or tamari
• Add the cooked gluten-free rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
  2 cups cooked gluten-free rice
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  Salt and pepper to taste
• Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and flavors are well combined.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
  Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish 
• Enjoy your delicious gluten-free fried rice with an African twist!

Keyword Fried Rice, Gluten-free Fried Rice

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