Description
A delightful homemade fried rice recipe that rivals takeout, infused with vibrant vegetables and customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs (optional, scrambled)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side and scramble the eggs on the other side until fully cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and pour in the soy sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice and avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: fried rice, comfort food, easy recipes, vegetarian, weeknight meal
