Fried rice is a quick, flavorful dish made with simple ingredients. It’s perfect for using leftover rice and can be customized with vegetables, chicken, shrimp, or eggs.
🍚 Ingredients
3 cups cooked rice (cold, day-old rice works best)
2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for flavor)
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup carrots, diced
½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
2–3 tbsp soy sauce (to taste)
1 tsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
½ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste
2 green onions, chopped
Optional add-ins: Cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the pan: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Cook the eggs: Pour in beaten eggs, scramble gently, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté aromatics: Add remaining oil. Sauté onion for 1–2 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add vegetables: Stir in carrots and peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes until tender.
Add rice: Add the cold cooked rice. Break up clumps and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes so the rice heats evenly.
Season: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Combine: Return scrambled eggs to the pan. Add green onions and mix everything together.
Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
🍽 Tips
Always use cold rice to avoid mushy fried rice.
Cook on high heat for best flavor.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
Add a few drops of sesame oil at the end for aroma.
A simple, delicious fried rice that’s perfect as a main dish or side.
