Nut-Free Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice)

Savor the irresistible flavors of Nut-Free Chao Fan, a vibrant take on classic Chinese fried rice made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this 30-minute dish features fluffy, cold-cooked white rice stir-fried with colorful vegetables like diced carrots, red bell peppers, and green peas, all lightly coated in savory soy sauce and fragrant sesame oil. Scrambled eggs and chopped green onions add texture and depth, while white pepper lends a subtle heat. Free from nuts and highly customizable, this quick-fix recipe is a family-friendly favorite that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it on its own or as a delicious side to your favorite Chinese-inspired dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cold cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 unit medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup green peas, frozen
• 0.5 unit red bell pepper, diced
• 3 sticks green onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 units eggs, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Dice the carrot and red bell pepper, chop the green onions, and mince the garlic.

Step 2

In a large non-stick pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until just cooked. Remove the eggs from the wok and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok and allow it to heat up. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and red bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the frozen green peas and continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 6

Increase the heat to high and add the cold cooked white rice to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice, ensuring it's evenly distributed with the vegetables.

Step 7

Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and vegetables. Toss everything together to combine thoroughly, sautéing for about 2 minutes until the rice is heated through.

Step 8

Add the scrambled eggs back into the wok along with the chopped green onions. Toss to mix, breaking the eggs into small pieces.

Step 9

Season with salt and white pepper to taste, and give the chao fan a final toss to ensure all ingredients are well distributed.

Step 10

Serve the nut-free chao fan hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1050.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1373.0

Total Fat 47.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.8g
Cholesterol 185mg	0%
Sodium 3195.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 228.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1153.6mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 59.3%