Description
Enjoy the best homemade Chinese fried rice, a quick and flavorful dish packed with vegetables, protein, and savory seasonings. This easy recipe is better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
- 1 cup cooked protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, beef, tofu, or pork)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Ensure vegetables are chopped, eggs are beaten, and rice is cooled to prevent clumping.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Scramble eggs until just cooked, then remove from the pan.
- Sauté Aromatics & Vegetables: In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and white parts of green onions until fragrant. Stir-fry carrots and peas for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir-Fry the Rice: Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Season the Dish: Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Add eggs and protein, mix well, and season with white pepper.
- Finish & Serve: Toss in the green onion tops. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian: Omit meat and add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- Spicy: Add chili flakes, Sriracha, or diced chili peppers.
- Low-Sodium: Use reduced-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
- Pineapple Fried Rice: Mix in diced pineapple for a sweet contrast.
- Garlic Butter Fried Rice: Stir in a small amount of garlic butter for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: chinese
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