How to Make Yellow Curry Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yellow curry fried rice is a delightful and flavorful dish that brings together the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with the comforting appeal of a classic fried rice. This dish is a fusion of fragrant yellow curry paste, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice, resulting in a mouthwatering and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish.

This recipe is perfect for those who love the bold and aromatic flavors of Thai yellow curry and enjoy the comforting satisfactio...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and minced
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 stalk celery, minced
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, minced
  • ½ medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice
  • 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, carrot, onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño, and almonds; sauté until zucchini is slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sauté for a few seconds. Add cooked rice, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, curry powder, basil, turmeric, black pepper, coriander, cayenne, and salt. Sauté until rice is heated through and takes on a nice toasty texture, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in butter. Cover and let sit for about 3 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 505mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 559mg