Absolutely! Fried rice 🍚—quick, versatile, and packed with flavor. It’s perfect as a side or a main dish, and you can use whatever leftover rice and veggies you have.
Classic Fried Rice Recipe
Ingredients (serves 2–3):
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, cold rice)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2–3 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, bell pepper)
- 2–3 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: cooked chicken, shrimp, or pork
Instructions:
- Prepare ingredients
- Chop vegetables and protein. Make sure rice is cold—freshly cooked rice can get mushy.
- Cook eggs
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok.
- Scramble eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics & veggies
- Add remaining oil, sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and mixed vegetables; cook 2–3 minutes.
- Add rice
- Stir in rice, breaking up any clumps.
- Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Season & combine
- Return eggs to the pan.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in green onions at the end.
- Serve hot
- Enjoy as a side or a complete meal.
🔥 Tips
- Day-old rice is key—it’s dryer and fries better.
- Use a hot pan for proper stir-fry flavor.
- Add ginger, chili, or hoisin sauce for extra punch.
- Top with sesame seeds or cilantro for garnish.
I can also give a restaurant-style fried rice recipe that’s extra flavorful with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a little MSG (optional), which tastes like takeout.
Do you want me to do that version?
