Mexican Fried Rice | How to make Mexican Fried Rice

Name: Mexican Fried Rice | How to make Mexican Fried Rice | GF and Vegan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Rice (Cooked and cooled); 2-3 Jalapeños (adjust spice, thinly or thickly sliced); 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 cup Frozen peas (opt. - I add this to add protein to the carb-heavy dish); 2 TBSP Carrots (minced fine, optional); 2 tsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Spicy red chilly paste; 3 large tomatoes (chopped); 1 Onion (medium,minced fine); 2 Garlic (minced fine); 1 tsp Smoked paprika (sub with kashmiri red chilli powder)

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Quick and easy Mexican Fried rice is a gluten Free, Vegan One Pot meal that works well for parties and lunchboxes alike.

As her age would demand, my pre-teen loves spicy and tangy food. Today's dish was specially made for her school lunchbox as she wanted to something 'teekha and chatpata'. If you have previously cooked and cooled rice (which I did) , its a breeze to make this even on rushed school mornings to pack this for the lunchbox. Parties / potlucks - you have it covered with this crowd pleaser Mexican Fried Rice.

Mexican cuisine is welcome any time at home, be it Esquites (Warm Corn Salad) , Xnipec Salsa, Mexican inspired Sizzler platter or kids' favourite Mexican Fusion Roti Nachos (and mine too, for obvious reasons :p)

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Tips to make this Mexican Rice more delish:

Team it up with salsa + guacamole to make it a complete meal.
Add sauteed corn / Avocado / Peppers to the Mexican rice to make it more fibre rich
Be sure to use previously cooked and cooled rice for best results.
Easily doubled / tripled if feeding a crowd
If making for a party, adjust salt + spice accordingly. We like this moderately spicy
You can also make the rice ahead, refreigerate a day prior and use it to make the Mexican Fried Rice Burrito Wraps
Leftovers freeze well. store in airtight glass / Freezer-safe containers. Thaw / Microwave and use accordingly.

Quick and easy Mexican Fried rice is a gluten Free, Vegan One Pot meal that works well for parties and lunchboxes alike.

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Prep time - 10 mins, Cook time - 10 mins, Serves - 2

Course : Main Course / One Pot meal ; Cuisine : Mexican Fusion

What you need to make Mexican Rice

1 Cup Rice (Cooked and cooled)
2-3 Jalapeños (adjust spice, thinly or thickly sliced)
1 teaspoon Salt
½ cup Frozen peas (opt. - I add this to add protein to the carb-heavy dish)
2 tablespoon Carrots (minced fine, optional)
2 teaspoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Spicy red chilly paste
3 large tomatoes (chopped)
1 Onion (medium,minced fine)
2 Garlic (minced fine)
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (sub with kashmiri red chilli powder)

How to make Mexican Rice

In a thick pan, heat oil. Saute the garlic and onions till onions turn translucent.
Now add the chopped tomatoes (blitzed coarsely), frozen peas, carrots, salt and sprinkle little water.
Cook and cover till the tomatoes turn mushy and soft (about 4-5 mins).
Now add the spicy red chilly paste, red paprika and stir well.
Now add the jalapeños and saute for 1 min.
Add rice in the end, stir well without making it mushy.
Serve hot or warm. Ideal for school lunchboxes too !