Basically fried rice is prepared by using cooked rice that has been stir fried in a frying pan or wok and is usually mixed with flavorful seasoned meat or vegetables. It is often eaten as it is or with any accompaniment. Fried rice is believed to be started as a way to avoid throwing away unconsumed rice which results in preventing wasting food. Many popular varieties of fried rice have their own specific list of ingredients. The basic elements of fried rice include cooked rice, meat or vegetables, soy sauce and garlic.
Cabbage is a universal vegetable packed with important nutrients and disease-fighting elements. It grows easily and is edible both raw and cooked. Red and green cabbage are two different cabbage varieties that have a similar flavor, although red cabbage tends to be more peppery than green. Also heads of red cabbage are smaller and denser than green cabbage heads. Red cabbage has ten times more vitamin A and twice as much iron as green cabbage.
Anthocyanins is the antioxidants which give the purplish-red variety of cabbage. They are known to fight cancer and improve memory. They help release body hormones that metabolize fat and suppress appetite, thus supports healthy weight loss. On cooking, red cabbage will normally turn blue. To retain the red color it is necessary to add vinegar or acidic fruit to the pot.
Red cabbage fried rice tastes very delicious with very good flavors of tender crisp red cabbage and fried garlic. This fried rice can be made by adding some other veggies along with red cabbage. But I like this as simple, so did not add any veggies. Also only pepper powder is used as spiciness factor, nothing else. This fried rice is a very simple way to pack for lunch box as well. So below is the details method of preparation of this healthy and tasty red cabbage fried rice.
Anthocyanins is the antioxidants which give the purplish-red variety of cabbage. They are known to fight cancer and improve memory. They help release body hormones that metabolize fat and suppress appetite, thus supports healthy weight loss. On cooking, red cabbage will normally turn blue. To retain the red color it is necessary to add vinegar or acidic fruit to the pot.
Red cabbage fried rice tastes very delicious with very good flavors of tender crisp red cabbage and fried garlic. This fried rice can be made by adding some other veggies along with red cabbage. But I like this as simple, so did not add any veggies. Also only pepper powder is used as spiciness factor, nothing else. This fried rice is a very simple way to pack for lunch box as well. So below is the details method of preparation of this healthy and tasty red cabbage fried rice.
Preparation Time : 10 mins | Soaking Time : 30 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins
Ingredients
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Measurements
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Basmati rice
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½ cup
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Red cabbage (shredded)
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½ cup
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Garlic clove
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2 no.
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Green chili
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2 no.
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Onion (small)
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1 no.
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Black pepper powder
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½ tsp
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Soy sauce
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½ tbsp
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Oil
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1 tsp
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Salt
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As needed
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Water
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As needed
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Method :
- Finely slice the garlic cloves and onion and keep aside.
- Soak rice for 25-30 minutes. Then cook the rice with enough water.
- Once the rice is cooked, spread it on a plate and allow to cool down completely.
- Heat oil in a wok on high heat.
- Saute the finely sliced garlic and onions for 1-2 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Then add sliced green chilies, shredded red cabbage and salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, black pepper powder and give a quick mix.
- Finally add cooked rice and mix everything very gently.
- Cover the wok for 2-3 minutes on low heat and then turn off the heat.
- Serve this red cabbage fried rice hot as it is or with any choice-able side dish !
That looks so very yummy! :)
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ReplyDeleteYumm!! Cabbage gives a lovely color and crunchy flavor to the dish! Looks awesome :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is something so new and unique for me.. never thought of making fried rice with red cabbage. thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE red cabbage. Add to this the 1 tsp oil and it's on my list of recipes to try! Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteCabbage fried rice is my favorite. But never tried with red cabbage, I will make soon.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I buy red cabbage for a salad then I really don't know what to do with the rest as I've never thought of cooking with it. This rice looks so beautiful, anyone would be tempted to eat it.
ReplyDeleteRed cabbage with just 1 teaspoon sounds super interesting to me. Addition of basmathi rice which is low gi has made this dish completely healthy. I am going to try this soon.
ReplyDeleteRed cabbage rice sounds interesting. Never tried making this before but I bet it's nutritious
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ReplyDeletered cabbage friend rice! This sounds amazing and healthy. Can't wait to make this!
ReplyDeleteSuperb idea for Lunch!!! It is healthy too.Lovely share.
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ReplyDeleteThis is a perfect lunch box recipe. Love the colour of the dish!!
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