Mediterranean Fried Rice (Gemista Rice)
This Mediterranean Fried Rice is a rustic, wholesome recipe with tantalizingly fresh and vibrant flavours. The ingredients are very similar to my mum’s stuffed baked vegetables (gemista) which makes it one of the most flavourful and satisfying rice dishes you will ever have and it may just transport you back to Greece! Let’s begin!
Why you'll love this recipe
This Mediterranean Fried Rice is the perfect dish for summer gatherings as it uses seasonal produce and it's fresh and light.
It's great for meal prep! Simply divide between 5 air-tight containers and lunch is ready for the week ahead!
A one-pot recipe that's quick and easy.
Nutritious and full of healthy vegetables.
Gluten-free and Dairy-Free
Watch How to Make It
Want to Add Protein to the Rice?
1. First fry off 200g of beef mince.
2. Remove it from the wok add the extra virgin olive oil and onions and continue the recipe as per instructions.
3. Add the mince back into the wok just before the rice is added and then continue as per instructions.
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Mediterranean Fried Rice (Gemista Rice)
Serves 4-6
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10-15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
Rice:
4 cups cooked basmati or long grain rice, cold and a day old
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large brown onion, diced
1 green capsicum, diced
1 red capsicum, diced
1 large carrot, grated
1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
5 green spring onions, sliced
4 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Tomato Salad:
2 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sprinkle of sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cook the onion and capsicums: Over high heat, add to a wok the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion, stirring for 1 minute. Next, add the green and red capsicum and continue stirring for a further 3 minutes.
2. Add the rice: Add the cold, day-old rice to the wok and mix to combine with the vegetables (If you only have freshly cooked rice, allow it to completely cool and spread it over a tray and place it into the freezer for 10 minutes).
3. Add the remaining ingredients: Add the grated carrot, green onions, mint, sea salt, and pepper and give it a good stir to evenly distribute. Then add the tamari soy sauce and stir through.
4. Top with the tomato salad: Combine the ingredients for the tomato salad and pour it over the rice. Serve and enjoy!
Note: The rice is not meant to be dry but oily and juicy. If you find at the end of the cooking it needs more olive oil, add a good drizzle all over. Remember, it's Mediterranean rice, not 'fried rice'!
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