Chili Garlic Fried Rice - Vegan Indo-Chinese Quick & Flavorful Dinner Recipe

Ingredients
Chili Fried Rice Ingredients:
- Whole Red Chilies - 4-5 qty (soaked)
- Garlic Cloves - 8-10 cloves
- Rice - cooked 2 cups
- Green Onion - 5 stalks
- Green Bell Pepper - 1/2 cup (chopped)
- Red Bell Pepper - 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Peas - 3/4 cup
- Corn - 1/4 cup
- White Vinegar - 1 tsp
- Soy Sauce - 1 Tbsp
- SWAD Chili Garlic Sauce - 1 1/2 tsp
- White Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
- Oil - 2 Tbsp
Looking for a quick and flavorful dish that brings bold Indo-Chinese flair to your table? This Chili Garlic Fried Rice recipe is the perfect fusion of savory, spicy, and garlicky goodness—all made with simple pantry staples and vibrant vegetables. Whether you're a fan of street-style fried rice or craving a comforting rice bowl with a kick, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Serve it as a main dish or pair it with your favorite Indo-Chinese sides for a complete meal that’s sure to please spice lovers.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Chili Garlic Fried Rice. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chili garlic fried rice calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Chili Garlic Fried Rice:
1) Make a paste by blending 4-5 soaked red chilies with 4-5 garlic cloves. Set aside.
2) In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 3–4 chopped garlic cloves and sauté until they turn light golden brown.
3) Add the white parts of the green onions and continue sautéing until golden brown.
4) Add 1/2 cup green bell pepper, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, 3/4 cup peas, and 1/4 cup corn. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
PRO TIP: Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice.
5) Add the chili-garlic paste prepared earlier. Mix well to combine.
6) Add 2 cups of cooked rice and stir everything together until evenly mixed.
7) Add 1 tsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, SWAD 1 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce, and 1/2 tsp white pepper powder. Mix well to coat the rice.
8) Add the green parts of the green onions and give it a final stir.
9) Serve hot and enjoy!
Looking for a quick and flavorful dish that brings bold Indo-Chinese flair to your table? This Chili Garlic Fried Rice recipe is the perfect fusion of savory, spicy, and garlicky goodness—all made with simple pantry staples and vibrant vegetables. Whether you're a fan of street-style fried rice or craving a comforting rice bowl with a kick, this recipe checks all the boxes.
Serve it as a main dish or pair it with your favorite Indo-Chinese sides for a complete meal that’s sure to please spice lovers.
Watch our recipe video for step by step instructions on how to make Chili Garlic Fried Rice. We’ve included demonstrations and pro tips to help you out in the kitchen! For our chili garlic fried rice calories and nutrition information, see the recipe card below.
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