I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t love fried rice. It is such an easy dish to make, and so universally loved! Do you know how to make fried rice? If you don’t, what are you waiting for? You will see this Fried Rice recipe is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make, and the perfect way to use leftover rice!
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Fried Rice?
To make the best homemade fried rice, you need the following ingredients:
- Leftover white rice
- Sesame seed oil
- Frozen peas
- Frozen carrots
- Frozen corn
- Onion
- Garlic
- Eggs
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce
How Do I Make Fried Rice With Leftover Rice?
Follow these simple steps and enjoy the best homemade fried rice:
- Saute the onion and garlic with the sesame seed oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about two minutes. Add the frozen veggies and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slide the veggies over one side of the skillet or wok, and pour the beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked but soft, and mix with the veggies.
- Add the leftover rice and soy sauce, and mix well with the eggs and veggies until the rice is heated through. Serve hot.
What To Add To Fried Rice?
- You can add shrimp, cooked chicken, steak, pork, cubed ham, or a combination.
- Add other veggies like bell pepper, snow peas, or bamboo shoots.
- Broccoli or cauliflower florets can also be added
- I like to add shredded cabbage as well
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Easy Fried Rice
Fried Rice recipe is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make, and the perfect way to use leftover rice!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cup leftover white rice
- 2 tbsp sesame seed oil
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ½ cup frozen diced carrots
- ½ cup frozen corn
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Saute the onion and garlic with the sesame seed oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about two minutes. Add the frozen veggies and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Slide the veggies over one side of the skillet or wok, and pour the beaten eggs on the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked but soft, and mix with the veggies.
- Add the leftover rice and soy sauce, and mix well with the eggs and veggies until the rice is heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
- To make fried rice the authentic way, the wok or skillet has to be very hot before adding the oil, and the oil very hot before you start cooking.
- Scramble the eggs away from the veggies. It will not taste the same if you scramble the eggs with the veggies. Mix them after you scramble the eggs.
- Freshly made rice doesn’t work as good as cold leftover rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g
Grace
Tuesday 26th of November 2024
Thank you for this recipe. I’ve made other chicken fried rice several times. This one was the best. I used brown rice and added chicken and more vegetables. Thank you!