Easy Fried Rice Recipe
This Easy Fried Rice recipe is a classic favorite that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. With simple ingredients and quick steps, you can enjoy homemade fried rice in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Vegetables: Heat a skillet or wok, add sesame oil, onion, peas, and carrots, cook until tender.
- Scramble Eggs: Push veggies to the side, pour beaten eggs into the skillet, scramble, then mix with veggies.
- Add Rice and Soy Sauce: Combine cooked rice and soy sauce with the veggie-egg mixture until warmed through.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with green onions if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old cold rice works best for this recipe to prevent mushiness.
- Originally posted on November 11, 2018. Updated on March 31, 2025.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 282mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.004g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
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