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Red Vietnamese Fried Rice Recipe

Cơm Đỏ Recipe (Red Vietnamese Fried Rice)

Cơm đỏ (Red Vietnamese fried rice) is what you need when you are bored of regular fried rice. With its vibrant color and incredible taste, this mouth-watering dish will surely become the star of any meal!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Cơm Đỏ, Red Vietnamese Fried Rice
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Gluten-free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 402kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of day-old cooked rice
  • 3.5 ounces Chinese sausage
  • 1.75 ounces diced carrots
  • 3.5 ounces peas
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.35 ounces minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
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Instructions 

  • Add half of the butter to a heated pan. Crack and beat the eggs well. Then, add them to the pan and stir-fry them. Once cooked, set the eggs aside.
    Add Half Of The Butter
  • Add the rest of the butter to the pan. Add the minced garlic and fry them until fragrant. Add the Chinese sausages and stir-fry them for 3 to 5 minutes.
    Add The Chinese Sausages
  • Add the carrots and peas. Cook them with the sausages for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
    Add The Carrots And Peas
  • Add the rice and break it up using a wooden spoon or spatula.
    Add The Rice
  • When the rice grains are separated, season them with fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and ketchup. Stir well.
    Add Seasoning And Stir Well
  • Then, stir in the eggs and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
    Stir In The Eggs
  • Turn off the heat and scoop the rice onto serving plates or bowls. Enjoy!
    Serve Red Fried Rice

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Notes

  • The cooking time is based on 3 servings of fried rice.
  • Jasmine rice is my go-to for making red Vietnamese fried rice.
  • If you don't have leftover rice sitting in the fridge, you should use cold rice that has been refrigerated for at least 2 to 4 hours.
  • This recipe is highly customizable, besides the core ingredients, you can freely add anything you want and adjust the seasonings to fit your preference.
  • In addition to ketchup, tomato paste is also an excellent choice. Besides, you can add your own tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes to the rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3495IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg