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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 to make some PF Chang’s Honey Chicken, 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
- 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.
I like Chinese fried rice, it is simple and quick breakfast.
Making the fried rice and firecracker chicken for dinner tonight, for the 2nd time. This is, without a doubt, one of the BEST recipes I’ve tried with rave reviews from the people enjoying it. Relatively simple and way better (or at least as good as) any Chinese food we have had out. Any chance there may be any nutritional info on it anywhere? Thanks!
What can I use if I don’t have sesame oil???
You can replace it with regular cooking oil. Although sesame oil is what gives it the authentic flavor. 🙂
Hi any other oil I can use to substitute for the rice I can’t quite find sesame…
The sesame oil is by the soy sauce on the Asian food isle. You can substitute with a regular cooking oil although the sesame oil is what gives it the authentic flavor. 🙂
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I think I may have screwed up by using low sodium soy sauce. It wasn’t quite flavorful enough. Has anyone else made this mistake before?
It was my first time making fried rice & still very good! Next time I think I’ll tweak it by using full flavor soy sauce, extra garlic & some chili sauce. Thank you for the great recipe for us beginners out here 🙂
I always use regular soy sauce. It can tend to be a little bland to my taste with low sodium.
While in the USNavy for 20 years I had ample opportunity to enjoy this dish as made by the local people. Each one delicious. Just about any variation of chicken works greatly. Sweat and sour pork is delicious as well. I’m sure many more out there also. But until now I have not been able to find a simple recipe. Thank you very much. I’ve now got a simple and foolproof recipe for fried rice. And I don’t plan on losing it. Lolol poor is all the people over seas had and they. Always did food wonderfully. And always willing to share. So thank you once again.
I am making this tonight and adding some chicken. Thanks for the meal idea.
Can this fried rice recipe be frozen?
this is an excellent recipe, we used jasmati (A Texas Rice), I toasted the rice with some butter and toasted sesame oil (just stir the raw rice over heat in the pan you plan on cooking the rice in, until it turns light brown, then add the required water and cook as usual) and it was delicious! Also used the imitation crab chunks. This is a recipe that you can add your own twist to.
Sesame oil is never used for frying due to it’s low smoke point… doh!
I have a culinary arts degree and we used every type of oil for every application of cooking, you just have to know what you’re doing (:
This is my first time making fried rice ever and it was fantastic! This recipe is so great and I also made the sweet and sour chicken which I am in love with. Definitely going to be making again!
Have made this recipe a couple of times, once using rice cooked in chicken stock once used in vegetable stock. Both times I used different vegetables. Great recipe! Super easy and tasty – although I wouldn’t recommend cooking the rice in vegetable stock… Your slow-cooker cashew chicken is in the slow cooker now!
THIS IS AMAZING! I was worried that it would have too much of a soy-saucy taste. To me, it tasted a lot like panda express! Making it for the 2nd time tonight!! Yummy!
this is the best fried rice I have ever made.
Great recipe .
Is it two or three cups of rice? And am I measuring it dry or am I mearsuring it after it is cooked? The original recipe says 3 cups COOKED rice. Some one commented saying 2 cups. HELP!!!Making this tomorrow! Thanks!