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Fried Rice

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@mdevi
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fried rice is special because it’s easy to make, full of flavor, and can be adapted to virtually any occasion or preference.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min
Fried Rice recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl of fried rice)

Ingredients

  • 2cups
    of cooked rice (preferably cold
  • from the day before)
  • 2tbsp
    of vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
  • 2
    eggs
  • lightly beaten
  • 1
    small onion
  • diced
  • 1cup
    mixed vegetables (carrots
  • peas
  • corn
  • etc.)
  • 2
    cloves garlic
  • minced
  • 2tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1tsp
    sesame oil (optional
  • for extra flavor)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions (scallions)
  • sliced (for garnish)
  • Protein of choice (chicken
  • shrimp
  • or tofu)
  • 1cups
    optional (about cooked and chopped)

How to make Fried Rice

Preparation

  1. . Prepare the Rice:

    Step 1.1:

  2. If you don't have leftover rice, cook 2 cups of rice and let it cool completely. Cold rice works best for fried rice as it is less sticky.

    Step 1.1: If you don't have leftover rice, cook 2 cups of rice and let it cool completely

  3. Cook the eggs

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

    Step 1.1: Cook the eggs Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
    Step 1.2: Cook the eggs Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
    Step 1.3: Cook the eggs Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat
    Step 1.4: Cook the eggs Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat

  4. Sauté the vegetables

    In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft.

    Step 1.1: Sauté the vegetables In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil

  5. Add the mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

    Step 1.1: Add the mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) and minced garlic

  6. Combine rice and soy sauce

    Add the cold rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together for 3-4 minutes to heat through.

    Step 1.1: Combine rice and soy sauce Add the cold rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps

  7. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir well to coat the rice evenly.

    Step 1.1: Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil

  8. Add protein

    If you're using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it now and mix everything well.

    Step 1.1: Add protein If you're using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it now and mix everything well
    Step 1.2: Add protein If you're using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it now and mix everything well
    Step 1.3: Add protein If you're using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it now and mix everything well
    Step 1.4: Add protein If you're using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add it now and mix everything well

  9. Add the eggs

    Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and stir everything to combine.

    Step 1.1: Add the eggs Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and stir everything to combine

  10. Mixe the vegetables

    Step 1.1: Mixe the vegetables
    Step 1.2: Mixe the vegetables
    Step 1.3: Mixe the vegetables

  11. Season and garnish

    Taste and season with salt and pepper. You can also add extra soy sauce if desired.

    Step 1.1: Season and garnish Taste and season with salt and pepper
    Step 1.2: Season and garnish Taste and season with salt and pepper

  12. Serve

    Serve hot as a main dish or a side dish to your favorite Asian meal. Enjoy!

    Step 1.1: Serve Serve hot as a main dish or a side dish to your favorite Asian meal

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of fish sauce or hoisin sauce.

  2. You can also add chili or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier fried rice.

  3. If you want to keep it vegetarian, just omit the protein and add extra vegetables or tofu.

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