Tomato & Oregano Fried Rice with Bone Broth
Looking for a healthier fried rice recipe that's full of flavour? This tomato and oregano fried rice is cooked using chicken bone broth instead of water, creating a richer, more savoury dish that's perfect as a light meal or side dish. Packed with vegetables, herbs and Mediterranean-inspired flavours, it's an easy way to enjoy bone broth in everyday cooking.
Why cook rice in bone broth?
Cooking rice in bone broth instead of water gives every grain extra depth of flavour while adding natural collagen and protein from the broth. It's an easy swap that transforms an everyday meal without adding complexity.
Benefits include:
- Richer savoury flavour
- More nutritious than plain water
- Great way to use dehydrated bone broth
- Perfect for meal prep
- Ready in around 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 200g brown rice
- 3 x tsp chicken bone broth powder and 300ml of boiling water
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 garlic cob chopped
- 1 tsp chicken bone broth powder and 100ml of hot water
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 10 chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp of oil
Method
- In a wok, add the oil and heat. Turn down to medium and then add chopped onion, garlic and green pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Put to one side once cooked.
- Make up all of your broth with hot water. Mix well to avoid clumping.
- In a separate saucepan, cook the rice in the 300ml of chicken broth. Allow the broth to be absorbed into the rice by heating the chicken in broth over the stove. Should take about 10 minutes. Add a little water if required.
- In a magic bullet, or a hand blender add the 100ml chicken broth with the chopped tomatoes and the tomato puree. Once blended add lemon juice, oregano and cumin seeds. Blend for another 30 seconds.
- Back on to the stove and combine the rice into the wok. Turn on low and keep mixing the rice in with the cooked vegetables. Mix together for 2 minutes.
- Finally, add the tomato and chicken broth sauce into the wok with the rice and vegetables. Stir in all the ingredients. Cover the wok with a lid if possible, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Stir intermittently.
Garnish with bay leaf or spinach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook fried rice in bone broth?
Yes. Simply replace the cooking water with prepared bone broth. The rice absorbs the broth, creating a richer flavour before it is stir-fried.
What is the best broth for fried rice?Absolutely. Oregano pairs well with tomatoes, garlic and onion, giving rice a Mediterranean flavour that works perfectly with chicken bone broth.
Can I make this recipe vegetarian?
Yes. Simply replace the chicken bone broth with a vegetable stock, although bone broth provides a richer flavour and natural collagen.