Coconut Fried Rice

This tasty, tropical rice always hits the spot. It's easy to elevate a classic family favorite like fried rice to next-level deliciousness.

Course Main

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 670kcal

Author Imma

Rinse the rice with water and strain twice. Add it to a saucepan with the water, coconut milk, and salt. Heat it over high heat and bring it to a boil.
Stir the rice, lower the heat to a simmer (the heat should be very low), and cover the saucepan tightly with the lid. Continue cooking for 15-18 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool and covered. Then fluff with a fork. (You can do this the day before.)
Break up the clumps before starting.
Heat a large wok or skillet on medium-high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.
Add the rice and stir vigorously for 2-3 minutes. Then add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a tablespoon or more of water or stock as needed to moisten the rice. Set aside. Quickly wipe the wok or skillet with a clean paper towel or cloth.
Next, heat a tablespoon of oil in the wok, add the eggs, and quickly stir to break the egg yolks and lightly scramble them. Remove and add to the rice.
Continue stir-frying by adding a tablespoon of oil to the wok, followed by onions, peas, carrots, minced garlic, curry powder, and chicken bouillon powder. Stir until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
Finally, return the rice and eggs to the wok. Stir until fully combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped scallion and serve.

Double the coconut rice when making it for a side dish. Having leftover coconut fried rice already on hand saves time!
High-temperature frying means you'll need to stir vigorously and closely monitor the ingredients. This dish comes together quickly, so it's not something you can walk away from.
If you accidentally overcook the coconut rice a tad, put it in the fridge uncovered for an hour or two. That way, it dries out a bit before fluffing and frying.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.