Classic Chinese Fried Rice

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Sati Jennifer (@chefjenti)

A traditional Chinese dish made with day-old rice, mixed vegetables, and eggs, stir-fried with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min
Classic Chinese Fried Rice recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)

Main Ingredients

  • 2cups
    cooked rice
  • 1tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1piece
    small onion, diced
  • 2clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1cup
    mixed vegetables
  • 2piece
    eggs, beaten
  • 1tsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tsp
    oyster sauce
  • 1tsp
    sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Scallions, chopped

How to make Classic Chinese Fried Rice

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

    Step 1.1: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic; stir-fry until the onion is translucent.

    Step 1.1: Add diced onion and minced garlic; stir-fry until the onion is translucent
  3. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes
  4. Push the vegetables to the side and add a little more oil if needed.

    Step 1.1: Push the vegetables to the side and add a little more oil if needed
    Step 1.2: Push the vegetables to the side and add a little more oil if needed
  5. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through.

    Step 1.1: Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through
  6. Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables.

    Step 1.1: Mix the scrambled eggs with the vegetables
  7. Add cooked rice and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any clumps.

    Step 1.1: Add cooked rice and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, breaking up any clumps
  8. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil; stir-fry for 1 minute.

    Step 1.1: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil; stir-fry for 1 minute
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 1.1: Season with salt and pepper to taste
  10. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

    Step 1.1: Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped scallions if desired

Tips & Tricks

  1. Use day-old rice to prevent clumping.

  2. Stir-fry quickly to prevent burning.

  3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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As a passionate chef with a flair for creativity, I bring flavor and joy to every dish I create. With a solid foundation from college...