Description
Learn how to make delicious Fried Rice at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick meal, this flavorful dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and customize with your favorite add-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Veggies and Flavorings
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet. Scramble beaten eggs until cooked, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining oil, garlic to skillet. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Veggies: Stir in peas, carrots; cook until tender.
- Stir in Rice: Add rice, break clumps; cook until slightly crisp.
- Combine: Return eggs, green onions to skillet. Add sauces, pepper; cook briefly.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning, serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- Add cooked protein for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
