One pan and 15 minutes is all you need for this easy Fried rice recipe. A handful of veggies, ginger, and garlic are fried with rice, and eggs.
Ingredients for Fried Rice
Rice: Fried rice is best with cold day old long-grain white rice. Leftover rice is drier and won’t overcook, giving the best texture. If you don’t have leftover rice, check the notes of the recipe to use fresh rice. You can make “fried rice” with other grains as well. Vegetables: I use frozen peas and carrots (or frozen mixed vegetables) to keep it quick but fresh vegetables can be used in place. Finely chop them and cook in a bit of oil before adding the garlic and ginger. Eggs: Gently scramble a couple of eggs and stir them into the fried rice. Seasonings: Sesame oil adds a delicious nutty flavor, while soy sauce adds a savory flavor and salt.
Variations:
Customize your recipe by adding cooked shrimp, chicken, beef, pork, bacon, ham, or tofu. Add in broccoli, cauliflower, corn kernels, sliced mushrooms, diced bell peppers, or bean sprouts. Toasted chopped peanuts, water chestnuts, edamame, and sundried tomatoes add more flavor and texture to Chinese fried rice!
How to Make Fried Rice
Garnish with green onion before serving.
Tips for the Best Fried Rice
Fried rice comes together very quickly, so prepare all ingredients before beginning to cook. Use cold day-old rice for the best results. For best results, start with cold ingredients and a hot pan. This crisps up the rice and lightly caramelizes the veggies. If you don’t have day-old rice, cook rice and cool on a sheet pan in the freezer.
Storing Fried Rice
Keep leftover fried rice in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add leftover rice to stir-fried veggies, roll up into crispy egg rolls, or repurpose fried rice into a soup or stew. Did your family love this Fried Rice recipe? Leave a rating and comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
