Fried Rice

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Fried rice is a delicious Chinese dish you can make at home in just 15 minutes. You only need a few basic ingredients like rice, eggs, veggies, and soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe tastes just as good as takeout.

You can customize your fried rice with different meats and veggies. The key is using day-old rice, which helps create that perfect texture. With a hot wok or skillet, you’ll have a tasty meal or side dish ready in no time.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty fried rice:

Main Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 oz bacon, chopped (optional)
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups diced vegetables
• 2 cups cooked day-old white rice
• 3 eggs, whisked
• 3/4 cup sliced green onions

Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

You can adjust these amounts based on your taste. For the veggies, use a mix of your favorites like peas, carrots, and corn. If you don’t have day-old rice, fresh cooked rice will work too, but the texture might be a bit different.

Remember, fried rice is flexible. Feel free to add or swap ingredients to make it your own!

Instructions

Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add onion, garlic, and bacon. Cook for about 1 1/2 minutes until bacon is light golden.

Toss in your veggies. Cook for 2 minutes to defrost them and let water evaporate.

Add rice and sauce ingredients. Stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes until liquid is gone.

Push rice to one side of the wok. Add a bit more oil to the empty space. Pour in whisked eggs and scramble them well.

Mix in green onions and give everything a final stir.

Your fried rice is ready to serve! Enjoy it hot as a tasty side dish.

Tips:

• Use day-old rice for best results
• Prep all ingredients before you start cooking
• Keep the heat high and stir constantly

Remember, fried rice is flexible. Feel free to swap veggies or protein based on what you have on hand.

Possible Substitutes List & Recipe Variations

You can easily switch up this fried rice recipe to suit your tastes. Here are some tasty options:

Protein:

• Swap bacon for ham, chicken, shrimp, or tofu
• Skip the meat for a vegetarian version

Veggies:

• Use any combo of peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers, or broccoli
• Try edamame or snap peas for crunch

Rice:

• Brown rice works great for extra fiber
• Cauliflower rice makes a low-carb option

Sauce mix-ins:

• Add sriracha or chili oil for heat
• Try hoisin sauce for sweetness

Don’t have Chinese cooking wine? Use these instead:

• Mirin
• Dry sherry
• Rice vinegar

No oyster sauce? Try:

• Hoisin sauce
• Soy sauce + sugar

Feel free to get creative! Toss in leftover veggies or meat from your fridge. The beauty of fried rice is how flexible it is. You can easily make it your own.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Fresh rice can be too sticky and moist.

Break up any clumps in your rice before adding it to the pan. This helps ensure even cooking.

Don’t overcrowd your pan. Cook in batches if needed to get that nice crispy texture.

Add a dash of sesame oil at the end for extra flavor. A little goes a long way!

Try different veggies like bean sprouts, bok choy, or water chestnuts for variety.

Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, add a splash of water and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.

You can also freeze fried rice for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

For a quick protein boost, add some cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu to your fried rice.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with different sauces. Try hoisin or sriracha for a flavor twist.