Description
Chinese Fried Rice is a quick and delightful dish, perfect for using leftover rice. Packed with colorful vegetables and savory flavors, it’s an easy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop vegetables and have everything ready.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until golden.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to one side of the pan, add beaten eggs, and scramble until just set.
- Combine cooked rice with the sautéed mixture, pour in soy sauce, and stir to coat evenly.
- Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for optimal texture; fresh rice can become mushy.
- Customize with your favorite proteins like shrimp or tofu for variety.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg