Easy fried rice recipe

Steps to making fried rice

  1. Prepare all your ingredients. Measure out the rice and sauce. Cut up the veggies and meat. Mix the eggs.
  2. Heat your pan over high heat.
  3. Cook your meat and transfer to a separate plate.
  4. In the same pan, scramble the eggs. Transfer to a separate plate when finished cooking.
  5. In the same pan over high heat, sauté the vegetables.
  6. When the vegetables reach a desired doneness, add the rice and soy sauce. Stir until everything is combined and warm.
  7. Add in scrambled eggs, optional cooked meat and any additional sauce like sesame oil, oyster sauce or Sriracha.
  8. Remove from heat and serve.

Fried rice recipes

While the ingredients can differ, all fried rice recipes follow the same steps. If you don’t like carrots, leave them out. If you prefer spicy food, add hot sauce. One of the great things about fried rice is that you can tailor the recipe to your preferences. Here are a few recipes to get you started.

Chicken fried rice

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, diced into small pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups of frozen peas and carrots blend (you do not need to thaw)
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups cooked and cooled rice
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce

Sriracha fried rice

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked and cooled rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and corn

Tips for making fried rice

  • Always use chilled or leftover rice to prevent the rice from sticking together and becoming soggy.
  • Make everything in the same pan. This will infuse all ingredients with extra flavor.
  • Use high heat. You don't want the rice to steam, you want it to fry.
  • Have all the ingredients ready. Fried rice is a quick dish. You'll want to have all the meat and vegetables chopped and the sauce and rice measured out.

How to make fried rice healthier

  • Use sauces that are low sodium or have no msg.
  • Use lean chicken instead of ham or steak.
  • Cut out the butter and opt for olive oil.
  • Use brown rice or cauliflower rice.

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