Description
Easy Fried Rice is a quick and delicious dish made with cold, day-old rice, eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It’s a versatile and satisfying meal that can be customized with vegetables or proteins of your choice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold, day-old ideally)
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 2.5 tablespoons regular soy sauce (not dark soy sauce)
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
Instructions
- If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool or use leftover rice to ensure the grains are separated and not mushy.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully scrambled. Remove the eggs and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the cold rice to the pan and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps and ensuring the rice is evenly heated.
- Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the rice. Add the chopped green onions and stir them into the rice.
- Return the cooked eggs to the skillet and mix them into the rice. Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure everything is well combined and heated through.
- Remove the fried rice from the heat and serve immediately. Enjoy as a side dish or a main meal!
Notes
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, corn, or bell peppers for extra color and nutrition.
- For a protein boost, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- For a spicy version, incorporate sriracha or chili flakes during the stir-fry.
- To enhance flavor, add minced garlic when stir-frying the rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
