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This Easy Fried Rice has always been one of the most-loved recipes on my site! I have made different versions, but this classic recipe is the one everyone keeps coming back to because it’s so easy and delicious!
A Reader’s Review
I’m a really picky eater so it’s really hard for me to try new recipes but I gave this one a go because it had so many good reviews. I’m so happy that I did! This fried rice recipe was so simple and easy to do, my husband wants me to make this all the time now. I highly recommend this recipe!
Literally The Best Fried Rice Ever!
- Authentic Flavor: The secret to that classic Chinese takeout taste? Sesame oil! It ties everything together for that rich, nutty flavor.
- One-Pan Wonder: Everything cooks in a single pan, which means less mess and more time to sit back and enjoy the family. Win-win!
- Better Than Takeout: This tried-and-true family favorite beats takeout every time. I even visited my son in college and taught him how to make this recipe so that he could have a decent meal to make himself!
Ingredients Needed
- Cold or Day-Old Rice: Fresh rice gets mushy, so if you can plan ahead, day-old rice will make all the difference!
- Use Jasmine or long grain rice! Short grain? Too sticky. Long grain? Perfect texture. Trust me!
- Soy Sauce! Add a little or add a lot, it’s up to you! Either way, it’s the secret sauce that brings everything together!
How To Make The Best Fried Rice
My Chinese sister-in-law shared some game-changing tips for this recipe, and they make all the difference! Follow this easy recipe, and you’ll never go back to takeout again.
- Cook Veggies: Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add sesame oil, chopped white onion, and frozen peas and carrots, then cook until tender.
- Cook Eggs: Slide the vegetables to the side and then pour the eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, then you can mix the eggs with the vegetables.
- Add Rice: Add cooked white rice to the veggie and egg mixture, then pour soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
- Enjoy! Top with green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
How to Store Leftover Fried Rice
- How long does fried rice last? Stored right in an airtight container, it stays fresh for 5–7 days in the fridge.
- Can you reheat it? Yep! Stovetop or microwave works best—just don’t reheat it more than once.
- Can you freeze it? Absolutely! Seal it up in an airtight container or ziplock, throw it in the freezer, and you’re good to go!
What To Serve It With
This dish goes with everything! If you love fried rice, try these variations: Bacon Fried Rice, Shrimp Fried Rice, Ham Fried Rice, or Chicken Fried Rice. Looking for low carb? Try Quinoa and cauliflower fried rice.
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Easy Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice *
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion 1 small onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
- 2 lightly beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Cook until tender.
- Slide the vegetables to the side and pour 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
- Add 3 cups cooked rice * to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
- Top with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is my go to recipe for fried rice. I’ve been making it since I first saw it and have shared the recipe with family members. It’s versatile so you can use what you have.
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Fried rice easy and delicious. Thank you.
Your recipes are simply the best
Made the garlic butter rice and it was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Went well with steak
On stir fry does the rice need to be cook the rice the day before
Sherry, yes, cook the rice only the day before to make sure it’s cold, otherwise it will be mushy. Then proceed with the recipe the next day.
This looks great and easy to make.
A hit in my house. Served with some teriyaki chicken I whipped up. Everyone loved it!
Great base recipe. I added 2 thin diced marinated pork chops, a carrots cut to about the same size as the peas, doubled the eggs, added green onions as a garnish. Served with panko crusted air fryer shrimp. Delicious!
My husband LOVES this…I add red bell pepper along with green onion, carrot and peas and egg.
Toasted Sesame oil is the secret when sauteing the rice!
Susan
Vancouver, WA
Worked great! Good recipe. Good results.
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Your recipe is spot on!
Simple, quick and flavorful.
This rice is a go-to for many a side dish.
Make it once and you’ll never forget the recipe.
Your recioes are amazing. So tasty thank you
This is a perfect recipe! My husband asked me to make it more often! I had a small baked chicken breast leftover, so I used one egg. Thank you!
I shy away from trying to make a good fried rice that is not too salty or oily. Here is what I did…used a mix of fresh carrot pieces and frozen peas, had a bit of red sweet pepper so added that along with a clove of garlic. My leftover jasmine rice was a couple days old. Perfect. I like trying different types of soy sauce, so I used a combination of dark soy sauce (good for cooking as it’s less salty and thicker) and low sodium soy sauce. The process stayed the same and it came out beautiful.