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Mango Fried Rice Recipe

Mango Fried Rice Recipe: A Sweet, Savory 20-Minute Delight

This Mango Fried Rice Recipe is a quick, vegan dish that blends sweet mangoes with savory vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Thai, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice Day-old rice is best
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil Substitute with vegetable or coconut oil if needed
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce Tamari is gluten-free
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 small red pepper diced
  • 1 can chickpeas drained & rinsed, 15 oz
For the Flavor Boosters
  • pinch salt essential for balancing flavors
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped
For the Star Ingredient
  • 1 mango cubed
  • fresh lime juice optional for serving

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wok
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour 2 tbsp of toasted sesame oil into a large pan over medium heat and allow it to warm for about 1 minute.
  2. Add 1 small diced white onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp of minced ginger to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Incorporate 1 small diced red pepper and a pinch of salt, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Raise the heat to high and stir in 3 cups of cooked jasmine rice and 1 can of chickpeas, mixing thoroughly for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in 3 tbsp of tamari or soy sauce and 2 tbsp of rice vinegar, stirring well for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat to medium and gently fold in 1 cubed mango and 1/4 cup chopped green onion, stirring for about 1 minute.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lime juice and additional green onion if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using day-old rice ensures the best texture. Feel free to customize with your choice of protein.

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