Description
Easy Fried Rice is a quick, customizable, and flavorful meal made with leftover rice, vegetables, eggs, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this homemade fried rice comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes just like takeout. Keyword: Easy Fried Rice
Ingredients
- Cooked white rice (preferably cold, day-old)
- Sesame oil
- Small white onion, chopped
- Frozen peas and carrots
- Garlic, minced
- Eggs, beaten
- Soy sauce
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion, peas, and carrots. Sauté until tender.
- Push vegetables to one side and pour eggs into the other side. Scramble until cooked.
- Mix eggs and vegetables together. Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry until hot.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and toss to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Cold, day-old rice gives the best texture—less sticky and perfect for frying.
- Add cooked protein like chicken, shrimp, or tofu to make it a full meal.
- For extra veggies, stir in bell peppers, mushrooms, or broccoli.
- A splash of soy sauce or sesame oil can revive leftovers during reheating.
- Spice it up with sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes.
