Cashew Fried Rice

Elevate your fried rice game with this Cashew Fried Rice recipe—a flavorful and satisfying dish packed with crunchy toasted cashews, tender vegetables, and perfectly scrambled eggs. Made with fragrant jasmine rice, this recipe is ideal for using up leftover rice, as day-old grains hold their texture beautifully when stir-fried. The savory blend of soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil creates a deep, umami-rich flavor, while vibrant peas, carrots, and green onions add freshness and color to every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout side dish. Serve it hot and enjoy the irresistible crunch of cashews in every spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 0.5 cups raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cups frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Spread the cooked jasmine rice on a tray or plate to cool and separate the grains. Best to use day-old rice for optimal texture.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the raw cashews and toast them for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the diced onion for 2–3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, diced carrot, and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.

Step 7

Add the cooled rice to the skillet. Stir gently to combine with the vegetables and scrambled egg.

Step 8

Pour over the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir well to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Fold in the toasted cashews and sliced green onions.

Step 11

Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your Cashew Fried Rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1127.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1746.3

Total Fat 77.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 370mg	0%
Sodium 2519.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.7g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 256.4mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1549.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 50.0%