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Sweet & Sour Fried Rice with Brussels Sprouts & Corn

VEGETABLES

Main | 15 minutes | Serves 3

My 6-year-old nephew hated veggies… until Cabera Brussels sprouts + corn hid in sweet & sour fried rice. Now he begs for the “crispy green balls.” Victory.

Cabera frozen veggies roast straight from the freezer into caramelized bites. Cold rice fries up fluffy, sweet chili sauce glazes everything, and one egg ties it all together. Picky-eater proof, one-pan magic, dinner in 15 minutes flat.

Ingredients (Serves 3)

  • 150 g Cabera Frozen Brussels Sprouts – Halves; no trimming.

  • 150 g Cabera Frozen Corn – Sweet kernels; straight from bag.

  • 400 g Cold Cooked Rice – Jasmine or basmati; fridge-cold.

  • 30 ml Sweet Chili Sauce – Store-bought; adjust for heat.

  • 1 Egg – Beaten; protein boost.

  • 15 ml Sesame Oil – For nutty aroma; regular oil OK.

Optional kid flex: Sliced green onions (scallions) for garnish, sesame seeds.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Air Fry Veggies (Hands-Off Crunch – 10 Minutes)

  1. Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F).

  2. Toss 150 g Brussels sprouts + 150 g corn straight from freezer into basket. No oil needed.

  3. Cook 10 minutes, shaking once. At 8-minute mark, halve any whole sprouts with tongs for even char.

Golden edges = flavor bombs. Undercook slightly—they’ll finish in the wok.

Step 2: Scramble Egg (The 60-Second Binder)

  1. Heat wok or large skillet over high. Add 15 ml sesame oil.

  2. Pour in beaten egg. Scramble 30 seconds until just set, then push to side.

Wok heat is everything: Hot pan = fluffy egg, not rubber.

Step 3: Fried Rice Finale (The 2-Minute Toss)

  1. Add 400 g cold rice + roasted veggies to wok.

  2. Drizzle 30 ml sweet chili sauce. Stir-fry 2 minutes—rice crisps, sauce coats, veggies warm through.

  3. Taste: more sauce or a soy splash if needed.

High heat, constant motion: Prevents sticking, builds wok hei.

Serve It Up: Kid Victory Lap

Pile into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions—the “confetti” kids love. Serve with extra sweet chili on the side for dippers. Pairs with nothing—stands alone like a champ.

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