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Tomato Fried Rice

This vibrant tomato fried rice is a refreshing twist on a classic takeaway staple, offering a bright and savoury dish that is perfect for a quick midweek meal. By using a mix of colourful cherry tomatoes, you create a beautiful contrast between the jammy, concentrated flavours of the cooked fruit and the fresh, salted bite of the garnish. The addition of ginger, garlic and toasted sesame oil provides a deeply aromatic base that complements the natural sweetness of the tomatoes.

As a high-protein vegetarian option, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious. It is an excellent way to use up leftover chilled rice, which ensures the grains stay distinct and firm during frying. Serve it as a satisfying main course or as a side dish alongside grilled halloumi or tofu for a complete, homemade feast that feels both wholesome and indulgent.

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Ingredients for Tomato Fried Rice

  • 4 spring onions

  • 450g cherry and/or grape tomatoes of any and all colours

  • Koshersalt

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, divided

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger

  • 475g chilled cooked long-grain white or brown rice

  • 3 large eggs, beaten to blend

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

  • Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving

  • optional)

  • 1/2 lemon

Trim dark green tops from spring onions and thinly slice; set aside. Thinly slice white and pale green parts; set aside separately. Quarter any larger tomatoes and halve any small ones. Place about one-quarter of tomatoes in a small bowl; season generously with salt and toss to combine. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add reserved white and pale green parts of spring onions and remaining 3/4 of tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and any liquid from tomatoes has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Mix in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and stir to separate grains. Cook just to heat rice through, about 3 minutes.

Scoot vegetables and rice to 1 side of skillet, then pour half of remaining sesame oil into pan. Add eggs and cook, stirring often, until just set, about 1 minute. Mix into vegetables and rice, then drizzle in soy sauce and cook, stirring, just until well combined.

Transfer fried rice to a large bowl or platter. Drain salted tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and spoon over rice. Sprinkle with reserved spring onion tops and red pepper flakes (if using) and drizzle with remaining sesame oil. Finely grate zest from lemon over.

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  • 28 jan 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad

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