Classic choice 😄
Here’s a simple, restaurant-style fried rice recipe that’s fast, flexible, and super flavorful.
Easy Fried Rice
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 3 cups cooked rice, cold (day-old is best)
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, beef, ham, or bacon)
- 3–4 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but great)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: green onions
Instructions
- Heat the pan:
- Use a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil.
- Cook the eggs:
- Pour in beaten eggs, scramble quickly, then remove and set aside.
- Cook veggies & garlic:
- Add a little more oil if needed.
- Sauté vegetables and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice:
- Add cold rice, breaking up clumps.
- Spread it out and let it sit 30 seconds to crisp before stirring.
- Season:
- Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add protein & eggs:
- Toss in cooked protein and scrambled eggs.
- Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until everything is hot and evenly mixed.
- Serve hot:
- Top with green onions if desired.
Pro Tips
- Cold rice = key to non-mushy fried rice
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed
- Let the rice sit untouched for crispy bits
- Taste before adding more soy sauce (it’s salty!)
Easy Variations
- Chicken fried rice: Add diced cooked chicken
- Shrimp fried rice: Add shrimp first, cook, remove, then add back at end
- Pineapple fried rice: Toss in pineapple chunks for sweet-savory vibes
- Spicy: Add chili paste or sriracha
If you want, I can give you Chinese takeout-style, hibachi fried rice, or garlic butter fried rice next 🍚🔥
