Dairy-Free Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice)

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Dairy-Free Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice). This vibrant, plant-based take on the classic Chinese fried rice is a perfect harmony of colorful veggies, fluffy jasmine rice, and savory seasonings—all without any dairy. Packed with the crunch of diced carrots, sweet red bell peppers, and thawed peas, this dish is infused with umami goodness from gluten-free soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy schedules. Whether enjoyed as a light meal or paired with your favorite protein, this easy, dairy-free fried rice recipe is bound to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure gluten-free for gluten-free version)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks spring onions, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all your ingredients: chop the garlic, dice the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper, and slice the spring onions. Rinse the frozen peas under warm water to thaw them slightly.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté for about 2 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the diced carrot and sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Toss in the diced red bell pepper and thawed peas. Stir-fry these vegetables for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet. Carefully break apart any clumps with a spatula or spoon.

Step 6

Pour the soy sauce over the rice and vegetables, and drizzle the sesame oil. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the soy sauce and heated through.

Step 7

Add the sliced spring onions, salt, and pepper, then give the rice one final stir.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot and enjoy your Dairy-Free Chao Fan!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1388.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1661.2

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4244.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.8g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.1mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1717.7mg	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: 23.6%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 67.5%