Cashew Fried Rice is packed with the rich flavors of cashews and an array of colorful vegetables. This fried rice recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

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Whether served as a side dish, or a meal by itself, your family will be asking you to make this Cashew Fried Rice again.

If using this fried rice as a side dish, try serving it with this simple Sesame Chicken cooked in the slow cooker, or maybe this Mongolian Beef.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make fried rice with cashews.

Vegetable Oil
Cooked Rice
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Ginger
Mixed Vegetables
Cashews
Eggs
Oyster Sauce
Soy Sauce
Green Onion
Salt & Pepper

Variations

This recipe can be easily adjusted depending on your taste, or items you have available.

Add a bit of extra protein by adding a bit of cooked chicken, shrimp or tofu. You can also add more vegetables, either for flavor or color, try adding sliced bell peppers, bean sprouts, or broccoli.

What type of rice should I use?

For flavor, my favorite type is Jasmine rice. Any white rice will work for this recipe. I have not tested it with brown rice. The rice needs to be cooked and cooled ahead of time. Fried rice is a perfect recipe for using up leftover rice from another meal.

Step-by-step recipe directions

Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Let it cool completely. You can also make the rice a few hours ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator, or store it overnight.

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Set aside until ready to use.

Slice the green onion and set aside. In a small bowl, beat the eggs and set them aside.

Cooked rice in a hot skillet to make fried rice.

Heat a large wok or a large skillets over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Next, add the minced garlic and ginger, saute for about 30 seconds. Add the cooked rice and stir fry for about 1 - 2 minutes.

Frozen vegetable medley added to the center of rice in a hot skillet to make fried rice.

When the rice is warm, push it to the sides of the skillet or wok. Add another tablespoon oil if need, then add the frozen vegetables and stir fry for a moment until they start to warm through.

Mix the vegetables together with the rice and continue to stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender and heated clear through.

Cashes added to rice and vegetables in a hot skillet.

Add the reserved sauce to the rice mixture. Coat the rice well with the sauce.

Push the rice and vegetable mixture to the side again and add the cashews to the middle of the pan.

Stir fry for another minute or two while the cashews toast slightly.

Just cooked cashew fried rice still in a skillet.

Push everything to the side one more time and add the beaten eggs to the middle of the pan. Scramble the egg.

Once the egg is scrambled, mix everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

Remove the pan from the heat and garnish the Cashew Fried Rice with sliced green onions.

Cashew fried rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. With its combination of tender rice, crunchy cashews, and an array of vegetables, it is a versatile choice for any mealtime. Whether enjoyed as a main course or served as a side dish, your family will love this recipe.

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