Very Simple Fried Rice Recipes

EASY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat a very large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
• In a small bowl, crack the eggs and use a fork to whisk them together well (you can use as many eggs as you like, we like a lot of scrambled eggs in our fried rice so I normally use 6).
• When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tablespoon of oil (reserving the remaining 2.5 tablespoons) and swirl the pan to spread the oil across the bottom of the pan.
• Add your eggs and cook, stirring often, to scramble and cook the eggs. When the eggs are cooked through remove them from the pan and place them in a small bowl, set aside.
• Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining 2.5 tablespoons of oil.
• Add the cooked rice and saute in the oil, breaking up the rice. If it starts to stick the to bottom lower the heat and feel free to add some additional oil.
• Add the cooked ham and mixed peas and carrots, stir to combine, and cook for a minute or two until the vegetables warm through.
• Add the soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir to combine well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and feel free to adjust the soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder to your liking.
• Stir in the scrambled eggs.
• Remove from the heat and serve hot.

EASY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Combine eggs and salt. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, breaking into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside. , Add remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir-fry rice over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add vegetables, onions and garlic; stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Combine soy sauce, broth, pepper and ginger. Add to rice; stir to coat. Add bacon and eggs; heat through.

EASY CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice according to package directions - after cooking, pour it on a plate and set aside to cool completely. Once the rice has cooled completely, break it up with your hands into individual grains.
• Heat 1-tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet (or wok), over high heat, until smoking. Add the rice, cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until the rice just begins to turn a little darker. Transfer the rice to a small bowl and set aside.
• Turn heat to medium, heat 1-tablespoon of oil and place the chicken breast in the skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board, cut into very thin slices and then cut the slices into thirds.
• Heat 1-tablespoon oil in the skillet and add the diced onion, carrot, scallions and garlic. Cook, stirring continuously, 2-3 minutes or until carrots are just lightly tender and onions are translucent.
• Add the rice and peas and stir to combine.
• Add the cooked chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil and mirin, stir and cook another 2 minutes.
• Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Push the chicken rice mixture to the sides of the skillet and add 1-teaspoon oil to the middle of the skillet.
• Add the lightly beaten eggs and season with salt & pepper. Scramble the eggs and stir to combine with the chicken/rice mixture.
• Cook, stirring continuously, 3-4 minutes, to give time for the flavors to meld.
• Serve immediately and...
• Enjoy!

(VERY) SIMPLE FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Whip eggs until they are frothy. Scramble, then set aside.
• Steam carrots until slightly soft (about 5 minutes). If using frozen peas & corn, run under hot water to thaw.
• Break up any clumps in the rice. Over medium-high heat, heat oil in a large pan or wok. Add rice and stir for about 1 minute, until heated through. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add soy sauce, garlic, salt & pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add onions, peas, corn, carrots and eggs. Stir-fry for 1 minute, until heated through.

*BEST* FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Mince the onion. Mince the garlic. Mince the ginger. Peel the carrots, then dice them. If using, chop the cabbage.
• In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil medium high. Saute the carrots and onion for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, garlic and ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, peas and salt for 1 minute.
• Push the rice to the side. Add 1 tablespoon more oil. Add the eggs and pinch of salt, and scramble them in for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
• Add the soy sauce and fish sauce, if using. Taste and add additional soy sauce or salt if necessary. Heat for a minute or two, stirring, until all rice is coated. Serve hot.

EASY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Add the garlic and saute for 15 seconds until aromatic.
• Add the peas, carrots, and green onions to the wok fry just until tender.
• Add the cooked rice to the wok, the soy sauce, dark soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss everything together and cook until the rice is pale brown and toasted. It should have a chewy texture and should take about 3 minutes.
• Push the rice up the side of the wok and crack the eggs in the wok. If needed add a bit more oil before cracking the eggs. Use a spatula to scramble the egg and break it into small bits.
• Toss everything together. Serve immediately.

THE BEST FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter into a large skillet.Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of butter into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add in the cold rice and peas and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
• Add the eggs back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.Serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.

EASY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.
• Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Set aside.
• Add 2 tablespoons oil back to the pan. Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using a wooden spoon to break it apart.
• Stir in the soy sauce and stir fry sauce.
• When the rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix throughly.
• Stir in the green onion. Serve hot.