Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best Fried Rice Recipe. This one-pan dish is a harmonious blend of sautéed vegetables, fluffy rice, and a savory sauce that brings delightful flavors to your table. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or as a standout side for family gatherings. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; you can serve it as a side dish or elevate it to a main course by adding your choice of proteins like chicken or shrimp. With a mix of healthy ingredients and customizable options, this fried rice will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ large Vidalia onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup peas and carrots (frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until soft.
- Add frozen peas and carrots, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until thawed.
- Increase heat to medium-high and stir in cooked rice, frying for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Push rice aside, crack eggs into the skillet, scramble until cooked, then mix with rice.
- Combine soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over the rice mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg