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Mala Black Bean Fried Rice

Vegetarian fried rice with black beans, cabbage, and numbing chili crisp.

Vehicle

fried rice

Inspiration

Chinese / Mexican

Flavor Profile

mala, spicy, savory

Meal Type

dinner

Protein

egg

Spice Level

hot

Texture

crispy

Difficulty

easy

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

Flexible

Prep Style

quick-weeknight

Tags

vegetarian, rice-based, spicy, quick

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Description

This quick fried rice is bean-forward and spicy, ideal for fast lunches and leftovers.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp chili crisp
  • 1/2 tsp ground Sichuan pepper
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 scallions, sliced

Preparation

  1. Stir-fry cabbage in oil until just tender.
  2. Add black beans and rice.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, chili crisp, and Sichuan pepper.
  4. Cook until heated through and lightly crisp.

Assembly

  1. Serve in bowls.
  2. Top with scallion and optional sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestions

  • Add fried egg for extra protein.
  • Serve with cucumber to cool spice.

Notes or Variations

  • Use pinto beans if preferred.
  • Reduce Sichuan pepper for milder profile.

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