Vegan: Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Crispy Cauliflower

Name: Vegan: Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Crispy Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 710 milliliters cooked day-old white or brown rice; 237 milliliters finely shredded brussels sprouts (about 8 sprouts); 2 1/2-inch thick slabs of cauliflower (see note); 2 teaspoons chili bean paste, divided (optional); 2 servings Kosher salt; 4 scallions, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil; 2 Tbsps Shaoxing wine or sherry; 2 teaspoons soy sauce, divided; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil, divided

Need a gluten free and vegan main course? Vegan: Brussels Sprout Fried Rice with Crispy Cauliflower could be a tremendous recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 26g of protein, 24g of fat, and a total of 1252 calories. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of kosher salt, shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the brown rice you could follow this main course with the Brown Rice Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Combine wine, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon chili bean paste in a small bowl. Set aside.

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Soy Sauce

Chili Pepper

Wine

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Bowl

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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Vegetable Oil

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Frying Pan

Add cauliflower slabs and cook, shaking occasionally, until bottom side is crisp and well-browned, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until second side is crisp and browned, about 3 minutes longer.

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Cauliflower

Remove from heat and add wine mixture, shaking the pan rapidly as it reduces to coat the cauliflower. Turn cauliflower to coat second side.

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Cauliflower

Wine

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Frying Pan

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

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Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until smoking.

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Vegetable Oil

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Wok

Add brussels sprouts leaves, toss to coat with oil, then cook without moving until charred on one side, about 45 seconds. Toss and repeat until well charred all over, about 2 minutes total.

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Brussels Sprouts

Cooking Oil

Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the wok.

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Heat remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil and toasted sesame oil over high heat until smoking.

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Sesame Oil

Add rice and scallions and cook, tossing and stirring constantly until rice is well-coated in oil and individual grains are separated. Return brussels sprouts to wok and cook, tossing occasionally until everything is heated through, about 1 minute.

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Brussels Sprouts

Green Onions