easy fried rice
This easy Fried Rice recipe tastes better than any Chinese takeout! It is a super easy recipe with ingredients that you likely have already in your pantry. It will totally satisfy any craving for Asian cuisine.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old, cold rice works best
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.25 large Vidalia onion chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Green onion for garnish, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Prepare your rice according to package directions. Set this aside. This recipe works best with leftover, cold rice, but you can also use freshly cooked rice chilled quickly, or frozen pre-cooked rice.
- In a large skillet or wok, preheat your vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped Vidalia onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are soft, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent garlic from burning. Add the frozen peas and carrots and cook until partially thawed, 1-2 minutes. Adjust cooking time if using fresh vegetables.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the cooked rice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the rice is hot and starts to brown slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Push the rice and vegetables to the sides of the pan, creating an empty space in the middle. Crack the two eggs into the center and scramble them until cooked through.
- Once the eggs are cooked, stir them into the rice mixture. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and sesame oil together, then pour over the rice. Stir until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For best results, always use cold, day-old rice to prevent a soggy fried rice. Feel free to add your favorite protein like cooked chicken, shrimp, or beef to make it a complete meal.