Best 5 Turmeric Kale Fried Rice Recipes

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Turmeric kale fried rice is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is easy to make at home. This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and kale, and it's also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The turmeric in this recipe gives the rice a beautiful golden color and a slightly peppery flavor. The kale adds a pop of green and a slightly bitter taste that balances out the sweetness of the rice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURMERIC-KALE FRIED RICE



Turmeric-Kale Fried Rice image

Mom always made a simple fried rice dish for us, particularly when she had leftover white rice, and I watched her create this oishii, one-pan meal using only leftovers! The simple addition of turmeric (or curry powder) instantly transforms plain old rice into a completely different dish.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked brown rice (or your choice of grains)
2 to 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 large yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias (cut the thicker ends in half lengthwise first)
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
3 green onions, finely sliced on the bias
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 block marinated savory baked firm tofu (see Cook's Note), cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup total)
1 cup chopped kale or broccoli rabe
Gomashio, for topping (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring brown rice, or your choice of grain, plus the appropriate amount of water to a boil (for brown rice, use 3 1/2 cups water). Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
  • In medium saute pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the yellow onion and saute for about 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook approximately 2 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to evaporate, about 2 minutes.
  • Add half the green onions and turmeric and stir-fry for another 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Add the cooked rice or grains and saute until warmed through. Add the tofu and warm through. Add the finely chopped kale or broccoli rabe and stir to coat and quickly warm through.
  • Spoon the fried rice into a serving bowl. Top with the remaining green onions, sprinkle with some gomashio and toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.

TURMERIC-KALE FRIED RICE



Turmeric-Kale Fried Rice image

Mom always made a simple fried rice dish for us, particularly when she had leftover white rice, and I watched her create this oishii, one-pan meal using only leftovers! The simple addition of turmeric (or curry powder) instantly transforms plain old rice into a completely different dish.

Provided by Candice Kumai

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Rice     Kale     Sesame Oil     Green Onion/Scallion     Tofu     Sesame     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked brown rice (or your choice of grains)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 carrots, finely chopped
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
3 green onions, finely sliced on the bias
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 cup (3/4-inch cubes) savory tofu
1 cup chopped kale or broccoli rabe
Gomashio, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring brown rice, or your choice of grain, plus the appropriate amount of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool.
  • In medium sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the yellow onion and sauté for about 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the carrots and cook approximately 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to evaporate, about 2 minutes. Add half the green onions and stir-fry for another 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle in the turmeric. Add the cooked rice or grains and sauté until warmed through. Add the tofu and warm through. Add the finely chopped kale or broccoli rabe and stir to coat and quickly warm through. Top with the remaining green onions, sprinkle with some gomashio, if desired, and serve immediately.

FRIED BROWN RICE WITH KALE AND TURMERIC



Fried Brown Rice with Kale and Turmeric image

The best fried rice is made with leftover rice. Ideally, chill it uncovered overnight, which lets it dry out a bit, leading to maximum crispiness.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Green Onion/Scallion     Kale     Garlic     Ginger     Egg     Breakfast     Brunch     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Healthy     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 scallions
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, divided
1 cup cooled cooked brown rice
1 small bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Remove dark green parts from scallions, thinly slice, and set aside. Thinly slice white and pale green parts and set aside separately. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add rice, breaking up any lumps, and pat down into an even layer. Cook, undisturbed, until beginning to crisp, about 2 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, adding kale by handfuls and letting wilt slightly before adding more and tossing occasionally, until rice is heated through and all the kale is wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet and cook garlic, ginger, and reserved white and pale green parts of scallions, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle turmeric over, then stir in eggs, using a pair of chopsticks or a heatproof rubber spatula to blend whites and yolks. Season with salt and cook, stirring gently, until eggs are barely set. Return rice and kale to skillet; toss to combine. Cook, tossing occasionally, until hot. Add lime juice and season with salt.
  • Divide fried rice between plates and top with reserved scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

STIR-FRIED BROWN RICE WITH KALE OR FRIZZY MUSTARD GREENS AND TOFU



Stir-Fried Brown Rice With Kale or Frizzy Mustard Greens and Tofu image

I used a beautiful green I'd never seen before called frizzy mustard greens for this quick and easy stir-fry. They look like a cross between frisée and curly kale and have a sharp, mustardy kick. Curly kale makes a fine substitute. Also, you can substitute white rice for the brown.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces curly kale or frizzy mustard greens, or a mix
2 eggs, beaten
Salt to taste
12 ounces tofu, cut in dominoes and dried on paper towels
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Grapeseed, peanut or canola oil
4 cups cooked brown rice (2 cups uncooked)
1 to 2 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • If using kale, stem, wash and coarsely chop. If using frizzy mustard greens, cut away about 1 inch of the stem ends, wash and coarsely chop. Set aside near your wok.
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl and season to taste with salt. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 2 teaspoons of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then, making sure that the bottom of the wok is covered with oil, carefully pour in the eggs. Cook 30 seconds to a minute, tilting the pan so that the eggs spread out into a thin pancake. Once the pancake is set and beginning to color, flip it over with a metal spatula and allow to cook for 5 seconds. Remove to a cutting board and roll up the pancake. Cut into thin strips and set aside.
  • Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the tofu. Let sit in the pan for about 30 seconds, until it begins to sear, then stir-fry for about 2 minutes, until it is lightly colored. Push to the sides of the wok and add the remaining oil and the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add the greens and salt to taste. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for 1 minute, until the greens have wilted. Stir the tofu down from the sides of the wok and add the soy sauce. Stir-fry for a couple of seconds and add the rice. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, scooping up and breaking up the rice, then pressing it into the pan and scooping it up again. Add the egg strips, cilantro and more soy sauce if desired, and stir-fry another 30 seconds to combine. Remove from the heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TURMERIC FRIED RICE



Turmeric Fried Rice image

This is a fairly easy recipe for fried rice, yet it tastes really good. Good recipe to impress your loved ones. This is my favorite recipe for fried rice, especially when I am in a hurry, and not really in an 'all-day-in-the-kitchen' cooking mood:) Note: This is not a chinese fried rice which is usually more moist and can be eaten by itself. This is more of an Indian, or Sri lankan fried rice that is usually dry and is eaten with curries. I thought I should explain since some of you might be expecting more of a 'chinese' kind of a fried rice :)

Provided by Shereen

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving of rice, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 medium carrot, grated
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (just for the coloring)
1 egg
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, fry the onions and the garlic in the oil till golden brown.
  • Add the grated carrot and fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and egg and stir for another minute.
  • Stir in the rice.
  • Stir the mixture 2-3 minutes until the rice is properly mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour 3 cups of water and stir well.
  • Let it cook uncovered until the water boils.
  • Lower the heat and cover the pot.
  • Let it cook till all the water dissapears from the bottom of pan.
  • (till you think the rice is cooked, usually it takes about 15 minutes).
  • Serve hot with your favorite curry or as a side dish.

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice. This will help the rice fry up evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Chop the kale finely. This will help it cook evenly and distribute its flavor throughout the dish.
  • Use a large skillet or wok. This will give the rice plenty of room to spread out and fry evenly.
  • Cook the rice over medium-high heat. This will help it fry up quickly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Stir the rice constantly. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Add the kale and turmeric towards the end of cooking. This will help the kale retain its bright green color and prevent the turmeric from becoming too bitter.
  • Season the rice to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the rice immediately.

Conclusion:

This turmeric kale fried rice is a quick, easy, and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice. Serve it with a side of grilled chicken or tofu for a complete meal.

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