Description
Transform plain leftovers into comfort food in under 30 minutes with this quick and easy fried rice recipe, developed for speed and reliability.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (3 cups) cooked jasmine rice, chilled overnight
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) light soy sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) dark soy sauce (optional)
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) toasted sesame oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten (approx 100 g total)
- 120 g (3/4 cup) mixed vegetables (frozen peas and diced carrots)
- 60 g (1/2 cup) yellow or white onion, finely diced
- 30 g (3 stalks) scallions, sliced on the bias
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 8 g)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (about 5 g)
- 5 g (1 tsp) sugar (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional proteins: 150 g (5 oz) diced cooked chicken, shrimp, or diced ham
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Measure and chop everything so it’s ready to go; this takes about 10 minutes.
- Cook the eggs: Heat 1 tsp (5 ml) neutral oil in the wok over high heat until shimmering, about 30–45 seconds. Pour in beaten eggs and stir gently until soft ribbons form, about 30–45 seconds; transfer to a bowl.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Add the remaining 1½ tbsp (22 ml) oil to the hot wok, then add 60 g (1/2 cup) diced onion; sauté for 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until aromatic, about 20–30 seconds. Add mixed vegetables and heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Crisp and sear the rice: Increase heat to high and add chilled rice, breaking larger clumps with your spatula. Spread rice in a thin layer and let it sit without stirring for 30–45 seconds to develop a light sear; stir and repeat once more, about 1–2 minutes total.
- Season and finish: Drizzle light soy sauce evenly over the rice and sprinkle sugar if using; toss quickly for 30–45 seconds. Add the cooked eggs and optional protein; toss another 30 seconds to combine. Turn off heat and drizzle toasted sesame oil; toss and garnish with scallions.
Notes
For best results, use chilled, day-old rice or spread fresh rice on a rimmed sheet to cool quickly. Avoid overcrowding the pan for a perfect sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg