Sweet Corn Fried Rice Recipe

Sweet corn fried rice is a quick and delicious dish made with basmati rice, sweet corn, fresh vegetables and simple spices. Enjoy this hot rice on its own or pair it with Indo Chinese side dishes like chili chicken, honey chili potatoes or chili paneer for a filling meal.

Sweet Corn Fried Rice

I made this today for lunch, I had a packet of sweetcorn lying around in the freezer and my son loves steamed sweetcorn. So I steamed it for him and made this delicious fried rice for lunch.

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This is very easy to make, you can add any vegetables you like or have on hand. You can make it with just sweet corn and green onions. You don’t need any side dishes for this, but you can get them with any Chinese recipe.

About the Sweet Corn Fried Rice Recipe

Sweet corn fried rice is a simple Indo Chinese style rice dish prepared with sweet corn, rice, vegetables and basic spices such as soy sauce, ginger, garlic and green onions.

The sweetness of the corn adds a delicious taste that pairs very well with the taste of fried rice and is very suitable for children and adults.

You can make this recipe with freshly cooked rice or leftover rice from the fridge, so it’s perfect for busy lunch or dinner days. It is also a great choice for school lunch boxes as kids love the sweet corn and fried rice flavor.

Another great thing about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily adjust it to your taste by adding tomato sauce, schezwan sauce, chili sauce or chili oil for a spicier variation. You can also add scrambled eggs or cooked chicken to add flavor.

Serve hot sweet corn fried rice with side dishes such as chili chicken, dragon chicken, or gobi pepper for a complete meal.

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At home, I usually prepare various types of fried rice such as chicken fried rice, egg fried rice, or schezwan rice once a week.

Recently, I had frozen sweet corn and some vegetables in the pantry, so I decided to make this simple version of fried rice.

It turned out very delicious and the kids really enjoyed it. Therefore, I thought of sharing this easy sweet corn fried rice recipe that you can also try at home for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• Oil : Use the cooking oil of your choice to make fried rice.
• Basmati rice: Long grain basmati rice is best suited for making fried rice.
• Ginger and garlic: Ginger and garlic enhance the overall taste of fried rice.
• green chilies: Green chilies add spiciness.
• Spring onion : Spring onions add a fresh onion flavor and enhance the taste of the dish.
• Vegetables : I have added carrots, cabbage and capsicum in this recipe.
• Sweet Corn: I have used frozen sweet corn. You can also use fresh sweet corn if available.
• Salt and sugar: The salt and sugar balance the flavor with a light sweetness.
• Red chili flakes: Red chili flakes add spiciness.
• i willow tree: Soy sauce gives fried rice a distinctive Indo Chinese flavor and adds a rich umami taste.
• Vinegar : The vinegar adds a slightly tangy taste.

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Step by Step Images

1)Heat oil in a frying pan. Add ginger, garlic, white part of the spring onion, green chilies to the oil. Saute for a few minutes.

2)Add cabbage, carrots, beans, capsicum and sauté for a few minutes.

3) Add salt and sugar, stir well.

4) Saute for a few minutes.

5) Add sweet corn and stir well.

6) Stir for a few minutes.

7)Add soy sauce and stir well.

8)Add vinegar and mix well.

9) Mix well for a moment.

10)Add red chili flakes.

11) Mix well.

12) Add rice and stir well. Mix on high speed for a few minutes.

13)Add green onions and mix well.

14) Stir at high speed for a moment.

15) Sweet corn fried rice is ready.

16) Serve hot.

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Expert Tips

• Always use cold rice or leftover rice to get the best fried rice texture. Hot, freshly cooked rice can become soft and mushy when fried.
• Stir everything over high heat for a restaurant-style taste and a hint of smokiness.
• Don’t cook the vegetables for too long, try to make them a little crispy for better texture.
• To add flavor, you can add ground pepper, tomato sauce, chili sauce, or schezwan sauce according to taste.
• You can also add scrambled eggs, cooked chicken, or paneer to make the fried rice richer in protein, filling, and delicious.

Storage and Serving

Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave with a few drops of oil.

Serve this sweet corn fried rice with vegetable manchurian, chili chicken, chicken manchurian or with hot and sour soup for a complete Chinese meal.

General Questions

Q. Can I use fresh corn?

Very ! You can use fresh boiled sweet corn or frozen sweet corn in this recipe. Both are suitable for making this fried rice.

Q. Why does my fried rice become sticky?

This usually happens if hot rice is added or the rice is too cooked. Always use cold rice and stir-fry over high heat to get the best restaurant-style texture.

Q. Can I make this fried rice spicy?

Very ! You can make it spicy easily by adding extra green chilies, chili flakes or adding chili sauce, schezwan sauce for a spicy version.

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