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Easy Fried Rice

Easy Fried Rice That's Quick, Colorful, and Full of Flavor

This Easy Fried Rice recipe is a quick, delicious way to transform leftovers into a colorful meal, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Fried Rice
  • 2 large Eggs whisked
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute with oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots no thawing needed
  • 4 cups Cold Cooked White Rice ideally leftover and chilled
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce can be replaced with vegetarian equivalent
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil use sparingly
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Scallions optional, for garnish
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet or wok
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Fried Rice
  1. Begin by cracking two eggs into a medium bowl. Using a fork, whisk them until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Set the whisked eggs aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until melted.
  3. Add 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots into the hot skillet, sautéing for about 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Stir in 4 cups of cold cooked white rice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil. Toss for another 2 minutes.
  5. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and pour in the whisked eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix into the rice.
  6. Fold in 2 chopped scallions and season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing until everything is well combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice can be too moist.

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