Name: Italian-Chinese Fusion Vegetable Fried Rice
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice (cooled or day-old); 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, broccoli); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Italian-Chinese Fusion Vegetable Fried Rice

A delightful fusion dish combining Italian herbs with Chinese fried rice technique. This simple one-pan meal features fluffy rice, colorful frozen vegetables, and aromatic Italian seasonings for a unique and beginner-friendly dinner.

17 min

Easy

4 servings

Snap Your Fridge, Get Recipes!

Take a photo of your fridge and let AI create personalized recipes from your ingredients.

App Store Google Play

Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty6/10

Sour0/10

Umami7/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

The dish will have a mix of tender-crisp vegetables and slightly firm, separated grains of day-old rice, with a light oil coating that gives a pleasant silkiness. If Parmesan is used, expect a slight creaminess and occasional granular cheese bits.

👃 Aroma

Garlic and toasted rice aromas are forward, joined by the herbaceous notes of oregano/basil and a savory soy sauce background. If Parmesan is added, a faint nutty/cheesy note appears, creating a blended Italian-Asian scent profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

A crisp dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio) or a light lager; nonalcoholic options include chilled green tea or sparkling water with lemon.

🥗 Side Dishes

Light Asian cucumber salad or pickled vegetables, steamed or pan-fried dumplings (gyoza), or a simple mixed green salad with a lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients(10 items)

12 cups cooked rice (cooled or day-old)

22 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, broccoli)

33 tablespoons olive oil

42 cloves garlic (minced)

51 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)

61/2 teaspoon salt

71/4 teaspoon black pepper

82 tablespoons soy sauce

91/4 cup water

102 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat for 1 minute.

Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.

Add the frozen vegetables directly to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they begin to thaw and soften.

Add the cooled rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with your spoon. Stir everything together for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the soy sauce and water, then sprinkle the Italian herbs, salt, and pepper over the rice. Stir well for 2 minutes until everything is evenly mixed and heated through.

Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately.