What Makes Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice a Crunchy Favorite?
Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice Recipe: Easy & Crunchy
Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice is an easy crunchy rice recipe with cooked rice, roasted salted almonds, vegetables and simple seasoning.
The almonds add a nutty flavor and a nice texture and the vegetables add a freshness. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner and can be customized with your favorite ingredients.
Why Try Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice?
This fried rice is a nice way to add crunch and variety to a familiar rice dish. Jewel Farmer Roasted salted almonds bring crunch and nutty flavor with no complicated preparation.
And easy to make exactly as you like it with your favorite veggies and seasonings.
Why you should try it:
- Fast and simple with borrowed rice
- Toasted almonds for a crisp texture
- Zesty vegetables bring color and taste
- Great dish for lunch or dinner
- How to use borrowed rice
- Versatile with diverse vegetables and herbs
Ingredients for Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice
Makes 2–3 servings:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled rice
- ½ cup roasted salted almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped capsicum
- ½ cup chopped carrot
- ¼ cup green peas
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp vinegar, optional
- Salt, only if needed
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves or spring onions
The roasted salted almonds give the fried rice a nice crunch and flavor so hold off on the extra salt until you taste it.
How to Make Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice
Step 1: Prepare the Rice
Cooked rice that has cooled completely. Leftover rice that’s been refrigerated works the best as the grains are more firm and less sticky when stir-fried.
If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a plate and cool before you start.
Step 2: Prepare the Almonds
Roasted salted almonds, roughly chopped into smaller pieces.
Do not chop up too fine. A slightly larger size of the pieces will help to keep their crunchiness in the final fried rice.
Take out the almonds.
Step 3: Stir-Fry the Vegetables
Heat oil in a large wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chopped garlic, green chilies. Cook a few seconds until fragrant.
Add the onions, carrots, capsicum and green peas. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for about 2 to 3 minutes.
Keep the vegetables slightly crisp, do not let them get too soft.
Step 4: Add the Rice
Add the cooked and cooled rice to the pan.
Fold the rice and vegetables with a big spatula. Do not press or mix too hard, because the rice grains will be broken.
Step 5: Add Seasonings
Add soy sauce, black pepper & optional vinegar.
Toss to coat everything evenly and cook over medium-high heat until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Salt to taste because roasted salted almonds and soy sauce already have saltiness.
Step 6: Add the Roasted Salted Almonds
Turn heat down low and stir in the chopped roasted salted almonds.
Fold them in gently to the rice so they stay crunchy.
If you want to sprinkle some of the Jewel Farmer roasted almonds over the fried rice at the table, save a small handful.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Take off the heat and stir in some chopped coriander or spring onions.
Give the fried rice a final gentle toss.
Serve hot, sprinkled with the crunchy almonds.
How to Keep Almond Fried Rice Crunchy?
One of the best things about this recipe is the crunchy texture. Here are a few simple steps to keep the almonds and rice from getting mushy:
- Use cooled, leftover rice.
- Do not overcook the vegetables.
- Do not add too much liquid seasoning.
- Finish with salted roasted almonds.
- Do not overcook the almonds after adding them.
- Just before serving, reserve some almonds for garnish
If you add your nuts at the end, they will remain crunchy and not lose their nicely toasted flavour and crunch to your rice.
What veggies can you put in?
You can use any veggies you already have in the kitchen to make roasted salted almond fried rice.
Try adding:
- Sweet corn
- French beans.
- Broccoli
- Cabbages
- Mushrooms (Fungi)
- Spring onions
- Green pea
- Carrots
- Chili peppers
- Babycorn
Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so that they cook quickly and mix well with the rice.
When you add too many watery vegetables, it adds too much moisture and makes the fried rice soft and not light and separate.
Can You Add Other Nuts and Seeds?
Yes. This recipe is based on roasted salted almonds, but feel free to add other nuts and seeds for some extra texture.
Optional extras include:
- Cashew nuts
- Pumpkin Seed
- Sunflower seed
- seeds of sesame
- Raisins for a gentle sweet contrast
For the best balance, stick to Jewel Farmer roasted salted almonds as the main crunchy ingredient, adding other things in smaller amounts.
What to Serve with Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice?
This fried rice is great on its own or with simple sides.
Common choices include:
- Cucumber Raita
- plain yogurt
- Manchurian with veggies
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Tomato chutney
- Salad cucumber
- Vegetable broth, clear
How to Store Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice?
If you have leftover fried rice, allow it to cool and then put it into a clean airtight container.
Refrigerate immediately. Use within a short time for best quality. When reheating, heat the rice until it is steaming hot.
If you want more crunch, don’t store all the almonds with the rice. Keep a few Jewel Farmer roasted salted almonds aside and add them after reheating.
You can see other handy tips in our guide on how to store almonds to ensure they stay as fresh, tasty and crispy as possible.
Do not cool and reheat cooked rice over and over again.
Can You Make Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice Without Soy Sauce?
Yes. If you want a different flavour you can make this fried rice without the soy sauce.
Try a little lemon juice, black pepper, herbs or appropriate seasonings instead. Since roasted salted almonds are already salty, taste the dish before adding additional salt.
You can also use a mild stir-fry seasoning, if you like.
Quick Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15–20 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Difficulty: Easy
Quick Method:
Cook and cool rice → Chop almonds and vegetables → Stir-fry garlic and vegetables → Add rice → Add seasonings → Mix in roasted salted almonds → Garnish → Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use leftover rice for almond fried rice?
Yes. Leftover rice when cold is especially good, because the grains are firmer and less likely to turn to mush in stir-frying.
2. When should I add roasted salted almonds?
Add roasted & salted almonds for the last few minutes of cook time. We do this to maintain the crunch and texture of the almonds.
3. Can I use unsalted almonds instead?
Yes. It is alright to substitute roasted unsalted almonds you might want to add salt to them along with whatever else you decide to use to season your dish.
4. How do I prevent fried rice from becoming sticky?
Remember to cook your fried rice in chilled and separated rice. Do not drown your rice too much in sauce and cook the rice on medium to high heat while you toss it slowly with the vegetables.
Final Thoughts
The Jewel Farmer Roasted Salted Almond Fried Rice recipe is an easy solution to adding flavour and a nice crunch to regular home rice dishes.
Using pre-cooked rice, vegetable and seasoning, the dish is a quick meal for lunch or supper and with added roasted salted almonds at the end for a delicious homemade meal.
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