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Quick and Easy Gluten Free Chinese Special Fried Rice

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I am really thrilled to share this Chinese Special Fried Rice recipe with you, not because I’m going to go all cheesy and says it’s the BEST EVER Special Fried Rice (it probably isn’t) or that my Special Fried Rice brings all the boys to yard, and damn right, it’s better than your’s … because that’s probably not true either!

I am thrilled to share this Chinese Fried Rice recipe with you because my 14 year old son Lewis makes it every Monday. He’s going to hate me for writing this but darling, I’m doing it because I’m so proud. Lewis has high functioning autism (was known as Asperger’s), you can read about our journey here in 10 Reasons why I know my son has Autism. Getting Lewis to do certain tasks can be challenging but he has embraced this routine and last week I said I would post the recipe that was originally mine but he’s developed it further.

Massive proud mummy moment!

Gluten Free Chinese Five Spice Fried Rice Recipe

Can this Special Fried Rice be made Vegan?

Absolutely, we use the left-over meat from the previous days Sunday Roast so this is an excellent way to make one slightly more expensive meal stretch over two days. I appreciate that many people who come to my site are vegan, but just to explain here that I cannot tolerate eggs or dairy hence the reason my baking tends to be vegan so that I can enjoy it too.

To make this a vegan special fried rice simply omit the meat and add Quorn, or Jackfruit and marinade this in the same way you would the meat.

What rice do you use to make Chinese Special Fried Rice?

This is simple, you can use any standard rice dinner rice (not Arborio rice, leave this for your Risotto). We’ve used easy cook rice, long grain rice, extra long grain rice! You could even cheat a little and use microwave plain rice. Use whatever you are comfortable with.

What vegetables can you add to a Chinese Special Fried Rice?

As this recipe is for not one but two young people on the spectrum (yep, Bethany is autistic too), we stick to simple veggies. It’s a major breakthrough that I’ve managed to convince them to have peppers in it to add some much-needed colour. We use the following;

  • Red, yellow and green pepper (bell pepper)
  • Sweetcorn (frozen is perfect)
  • Red onion

What I personally would also love to add is;

  • Courgette (zucchini)
  • Sweet Chilli (the larger variety)
  • Bamboo shoots (you can buy these in tins)
  • Water Chestnuts (also found in tins)

What could I use instead of sesame oil?

This is certainly not a low FODMAP recipe with the addition of garlic, onion and peppers and I appreciate that you may not be able to eat sesame for allergy reasons so if this is the case do not worry, simply swap the sesame oil for your normal oil. The idea of adding oil is two-fold, to prevent the meat from sticking to the wok and also add a depth in flavour.

What Is the Difference between Teriyaki Sauce and Soy Sauce?

I am aware that you can get gluten free Teriyaki and Soy Sauce but I’ll be honest that the Teriyaki is harder to come by. This is why we use soy sauce, garlic and maple syrup in this gluten free special fried rice.

Teriyaki Sauce – a simple sauce is made up of four ingredients; soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger

Soy Sauce – the base ingredient for teriyaki sauce made from fermented soy beans, wheat and salt so not normally gluten free, however gluten free soy sauce if often widely available in good stores.

If you do have gluten free Teriyaki sauce to hand then I would encourage you to use this and omit the garlic and maple syrup.

Gluten Free Chinese Five Spice Fried Rice Recipe

How do I make homemade Chinese 5 Spice Powder?

Chinese five spice is readily available in most supermarkets but if you fancy making your own you will need (surprise-surprise) 5 spices; Star Anise, Cinnamon, Fennel, Black Pepper and Clove. To get the quantities right I recommend you pop over to the Feasting at Home website for the quantities and method – Chinese Five Spice Recipe

How long can I keep my Chinese Special Fried Rice?

Remember that rice can be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria so if you plan to keep your rice and eat it another day you need to follow these important rules to avoid food poisoning. This advice was taken from the NHS website.

Tips on serving rice safely

Ideally, serve rice as soon as it has been cooked.

If that is not possible, cool the rice as quickly as possible (ideally within 1 hour).

Keep rice in the fridge for no more than 1 day until reheating.

When you reheat rice, always check that it’s steaming hot all the way through.

Do not reheat rice more than once.

If you like my Gluten Free Chinese Special Fried Rice, you may want to check out some other quick and easy dinner ideas

If you like the sound of this Chinese Special Fried Rice, then this Chilli Con Carne is another firm family favourite with hidden veggies, and we all love to get stuck into my Gluten Free BBQ Pulled Pork. For something a bit more masterclass how about these Creamy Gluten and Dairy Free Chicken Pink Peppercorn Kievs However, if you’re looking for quick and simple dinners for one then you’ll love my 5 Free From Simple Soups for One. Last but by no means least how about my recent round up The Best Gluten Free Pizza Bases you can buy

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Chinese Special Fried Rice Recipe

Gluten Free Chinese Five Spice Fried Rice Recipe

Chinese Special Fried Rice

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This quick and easy to make Chinese Special Fried Rice is a family favourite every Monday where we use the leftover meat from the Sunday Roast to pad out our take on the popular oriental dish. Made gluten free with gluten free soy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Free From – gluten and dairy
Servings 4 people
Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chinese 5 Spice Marinade

  • 2 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp garlic puree or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sesame oil or your normal oil of choice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice powder

Fried Rice Ingredients

  • 2 cups or rice ½ cup of rice per person
  • Left over meat; pork beef, chicken, lamb. All work equally well.
  • 1 red onion finely diced
  • ½ red pepper chopped
  • ½ yellow pepper chopped
  • ½ green pepper chopped
  • 1 cup of frozen sweetcorn

Lastly add the following

  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tbsp additional soy sauce to flavour/colour the fried rice.

Instructions
 

  • Make the Chinese 5 Spice marinade by adding all the ingredients to a bowl and whisk together to combine.
  • Add your leftover meat (or drained Jackfruit/Quorn) to the marinade, cover and leave on the side or in the fridge if you plan to marinade for longer.
  • Measure your rice rinse under running water and add water to the pan/steamer.
  • Top Tip: dip your index finger into the water so the tip of your finger touches to the top of the rice, the correct amount of water will come up to the 1st knuckle joint in your finger (approx. 2cm deep). This measurement works for me every time.
  • Cook the rice in the steamer for 7mins and leave for 10mins or boil on the hob for 7mins, cover with a lid, remove from heat and leave for 10mins, after which simply run a knife through the rice to fluff it up.
  • Now you can start to cut and prep the vegetables you plan to use in your fried rice.
  • Heat up your wok or large frying pan and add the marinade meat, cook for 5 mins until the marinade darkens and begins to reduce.
  • Add the onions and cook for a further 2-3mins to soften and then add the rice which should now be fluffy and light with no excess liquid.
  • Keep turning the rice and marinade to combine and finally add the peppers and sweetcorn (doing this last will help the vegetable to retain their vibrant colours).
  • At this stage you can add 2-3tbsp of soy sauce if you feel the rice needs more flavour and colour. Do this a tablespoon at a time and taste test.
  • Serve immediately and eat on its own or as a side dish. This is enough for 4 large bowls of Special Fried Rice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chinese Special Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
452
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
1013
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
377
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
97
g
32
%
Fiber
 
5
g
20
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
693
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
64
mg
78
%
Calcium
 
16
mg
2
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Chinese, easy, Oriental, Rice, simple
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  1. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    23/11/2020 at 4:20 pm

    Oh yes please! I do love fried rice in all its varieties. Eb :-)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      24/11/2020 at 9:48 pm

      You and Bethany both hahaha x

      Reply
  2. Helen - Cooking with my kids says

    20/11/2020 at 10:01 pm

    I’d happily eat this any day of the week. I also have a Lewis (he’s a bit younger than yours though) – I can only hop that one day, he’ll cook me dinner once a week.

    Reply
  3. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says

    18/11/2020 at 11:55 am

    What an amazing recipe! Well done Lewis for such a fab dish! We will be making this one for sure :)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/11/2020 at 1:15 pm

      He’s a star isn’t he, Beth’s great at cooking for herself but I’ve yet to whip the girl into cooking for the family!!!

      Reply
  4. Corina Blum says

    17/11/2020 at 2:10 pm

    It sounds delicious and it’s great that your son loves to make it too. I really would love my kids to start wanting to make savoury recipes as well as sweet ones, although they are a little bit younger!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      18/11/2020 at 1:17 pm

      I can imagine when the time comes they’ll be amazing little chefs with a mum like you Corina xx

      Reply
  5. Helen says

    17/11/2020 at 12:01 pm

    This looks fabulous! I love special fried rice but never used to make it as I thought my husband wasn’t a fan. Turns out I was wrong! We will have to give your version a go and see how it measures up :-)

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      17/11/2020 at 12:03 pm

      Same here! I think in his case he just gave in to me and my son force feeding him it each Monday hahahaha.

      Reply
  6. Chloe Edges says

    17/11/2020 at 11:20 am

    Great recipe, I make fried rice often and it’s such a winner!

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      17/11/2020 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you, this one will always have a special place in my heart as it’s the only meal Lewis makes start to finish on his own (as long as he has latex gloves for the chicken!!) :-D

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    06/10/2020 at 9:59 pm

    Fried rice is my pallet for leftovers, it’s like pizza crust…anything goes. Thank you for bringing it to Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      06/10/2020 at 10:33 pm

      I totally agree Liz, in fact, I’ve even had rice with pie recently!

      Reply

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