Here’s a simple and tasty Fried Rice recipe 🍚🥕🥚 — perfect for using leftover rice and veggies.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old for best texture)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sesame oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn, bell peppers)
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions or sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the eggs
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Scramble the eggs until just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics & veggies
- Add remaining oil to the pan.
- Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and mixed vegetables; cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Add rice
- Stir in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps.
- Cook 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Season
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil (if using), and cooked eggs.
- Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as a side dish or a main course.
Tips
- Day-old rice works best because it’s dryer and fries better without getting mushy.
- Protein boost: Add cooked shrimp, chicken, or sausage.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of oyster sauce or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Quick veggie option: Frozen mixed vegetables work great for convenience.
If you want, I can give you a quick 15-minute restaurant-style fried rice recipe that’s extra flavorful and slightly caramelized 😄
Do you want me to do that?
