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Asian Fried Rice with Peas

This dish is an excellent accompaniment to almost any Asian entrée, such as Chicken with Ginger and Snow Peas (page 157) or Pacific Rim Flank Steak (page 180). Add some chicken, shrimp, beef, or pork cooked without salt to transform this into a main dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8; 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice or 4 cups well-chilled cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon canola or corn oil
4 or 5 medium green onions, thinly sliced, and 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (optional), divided use
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons plain rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup frozen green peas
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt and margarine. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For best results, transfer the cooked rice to an airtight container instead of to a baking sheet. Refrigerate for a day or so.

    Step 2

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook 4 or 5 green onions for 1 minute, or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.

    Step 3

    Stir in the cilantro and rice. Cook for 2 minutes, or until heated, stirring constantly to separate the grains.

    Step 4

    Stir in the vinegar, soy sauce, cumin, and sugar. Stir in the green peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and the peas are heated through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 green onions, then with the black sesame seeds.

  2. Nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 146

    Step 7

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 75mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 26g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 17

    Protein: 4g

    Step 18

    Calcium: 16mg

    Step 19

    Potassium: 118mg

  3. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    2 starch

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