Easy Fried Rice is delicious and so yummy; you’ve just got to try it.
It is made with rice that is fried for a few minutes after it has been cooked. It is great to make with leftovers. The rice becomes very flavorful because you add soy sauce, or you can add any meat you want.
You can always add any left over meat to your Fried Rice. I have a rotisserie chicken and I am going to add pieces to this rice. Left over ham is also wonderful if you have any left overs, or add some bacon or even sausage. That is what is nice about fried rice – it is so versatile!
Easy Fried Rice is popular and a great hit with most young kids and older kids and it is a great way to get some good vegetables, and some proteins in. The next time you are not sure what to add to your chicken or steak why not make a batch!?!
What Ingredients Do I Need For Easy Fried Rice?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Rice (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Sesame oil
- Garlic clove
- Onion
- Frozen peas and carrots
- Soy sauce
- Eggs
- Cooked rice
- Green onions
How Do I Make Easy Fried Rice?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Rice (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Preheat a large wok or skillet to medium heat. Then add the sesame oil, garlic, onions, and peas and carrots, and sauté for 3-4 minutes
- Add 1 Tablespoon of the soy sauce, stirring occasionally.
- Next place the onions, peas and carrots mixture to the side. Pour the eggs into the pan opposite the vegetables. Scramble the eggs. When they are cooked, mix the mixture together.
- Add rice that is cooked. Pour 1 – 2 more Tablespoons of soy sauce on top of the mixture. Fry and stir the mixture until it is warmed through and nicely mixed.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Tips and Tricks for Easy Fried Rice:
- Use day old rice. This helps prevent the rice from sticking together.
- Scramble the egg in the same pan as you cook the vegetables in. Slide the vegetables to one side and pour the eggs in the other side. Scramble the eggs and then combine them with the vegetables.
- Use Sesame oil. Sesame oil has a distinctive aroma that brings the flavors together.
- How much Soy Sauce is up to you, depending on your taste.
What Meats Are Good to Use in Fried Rice?
- Salmon
- Steak
- Chicken
- Ham
- Bacon
- Or go Meatless with just Grilled Vegetables
More Delicious Rice Dishes:
Easy Fried Rice
Easy Fried Rice goes along great for dinner with salmon, ham, steak or chicken. Try adding a dinner salad for a great meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 - 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, or add to your taste, more at the end if desired
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 Cups cooked rice
- 2 Tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a large wok or skillet to medium heat. Then add the sesame oil, garlic, onions, and peas and carrots, and sauté for 3 - 4 minutes, add 1 Tablespoon of the soy sauce, stirring occasionally.
- Next place the onions, peas, and carrots to the side, pour the eggs into the pan opposite the vegetables. Scramble the eggs. When they are cooked, mix the mixture together.
- Add rice that is cooked. Pour 1 - 2 more Tablespoons of soy sauce on top of the mixture. Fry and stir the mixture until it is warmed through and nicely mixed.
- Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 142Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 47mgSodium 361mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 4g