Caribbean Recipes – Guyanese Fried Rice

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 5, 2021: One of the dishes adopted as “Guyanese” from the Chinese who came as laborers to the South American CARICOM country after emancipation of the African slaves is Fried Rice. Guyanese have put their own spin on this dish and its always on the menu at every major holiday and celebratory event or in Guyanese restaurants. Here’s how to make it according to Metemgee.com.

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Guyanese Fried Rice

Guyanese fried rice is a vibrant dish made with cooked jasmine rice, seasoned shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, and bold spices. The chicken is marinated with garlic, Chinese 5 spice, soy sauce, ginger, paprika, and cayenne, while onions, bell peppers, and mixed vegetables are stir-fried until tender. Everything is combined in a skillet or wok with the cooked rice, creating a flavorful, aromatic dish. It’s garnished with shredded carrots and green onions, making it a delicious and colorful meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Guyana

Keyword Fried Rice

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 large cooked and shredded chicken breasts

1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables or 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots and ½ cup of frozen corn completely defrosted

2 cups of jasmine rice

2 tablespoons of avocado or similar oil

½ large red bell pepper diced

5 cloves of garlic grated

½ onion diced

¼ cup of lite soy sauce

1 teaspoon of salt

1½ teaspoon of Chinese 5 spice

½ teaspoon of ground ginger

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Pinch of paprika

1 cup of cabbage thinly sliced

2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

Cook rice according to packaging, then fluff and allow to cool.

2 cups of jasmine rice

While the rice is cooking prepare the other ingredients.

In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, grated garlic, 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 Spice, lite soy sauce, ground ginger, paprika and cayenne pepper and mix together well.

2 large cooked and shredded chicken breasts, 5 cloves of garlic, ¼ cup of lite soy sauce, 1½ teaspoon of Chinese 5 spice, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, Pinch of paprika, Pinch of cayenne pepper

Then add oil to a large skillet, wok or sauté pan on medium heat and bring up to temperature.

2 tablespoons of avocado or similar oil

When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until the onions are soft and brown, then add the bell peppers and continue to sauté for about a minute.

2 green onions, ½ large red bell pepper

Then add the defrosted mixed vegetables, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of Chinese 5 spice and sauté until the carrots are fully cooked.

1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables or 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots and ½ cup of frozen corn, 2 tablespoons of avocado or similar oil

Next, remove the vegetables from the pot and set aside.

Then add the seasoned shredded chicken breasts to the pan and sauté until the chicken is brown and the soy sauce has cooked off.

2 large cooked and shredded chicken breasts

Then add the cooked mixed vegetables back to the pan followed by cooked rice.

Mix together well and continue to sauté on high heat until the rice is completely combined with the other ingredients – this should take about 5 minutes.

Finally, garnish with the shredded carrots and sliced green onions, remove from the heat and serve warm

1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables or 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots and ½ cup of frozen corn

Note: If you don’t have pre-cooked chicken breasts you can pan fry fresh chicken breast ahead of time or while you are cooking the rice. Just season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add a little bit of oil to a sauté pan, then pan fry on medium heat. It will take about 5 minutes on each side. Alternatively, you can bake the breasts in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. You can also add use other protein like shrimp, beef or roast pork or in combination with the chicken.

Guyanese fried rice is more than just a dish—it’s a celebration of vibrant flavors and rich culinary traditions. Whether served at festive gatherings or enjoyed as a comforting meal at home, this hearty recipe brings a taste of Guyana to your table. Its perfect balance of spices, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables makes it a crowd-pleaser every time. Try it out, and let the aroma and taste transport you to the heart of Guyanese culture!

Bon Appetite