Here’s a simple, classic fried rice recipe you can make in about 15 minutes 🍚
Basic Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (cold, day-old is best)
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup onion (optional)
- ½–1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions, sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Scramble eggs quickly, then remove and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add vegetables and stir-fry 1–2 minutes.
- Add rice, breaking up clumps. Fry until hot and slightly crispy.
- Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Add eggs back in and mix well.
- Finish with green onions or a few drops of sesame oil if you like.
Easy Variations
- Chicken fried rice: Add cooked diced chicken.
- Egg-only: Skip veggies, add extra egg.
- Spicy: Add chili oil or sriracha.
- Chinese-style: Add a pinch of sugar + white pepper.
If you want, tell me:
- vegetarian or with meat?
- spicy or mild?
- restaurant-style or super simple?
