Description
Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish made with day-old jasmine rice, vibrant vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a savory soy-garlic sauce. This easy homemade recipe serves as a delicious side or a satisfying main course and is a perfect way to use up leftover rice while delivering authentic Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them gently until just cooked through. Transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly translucent.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until they are heated through and tender.
- Add Rice: Add the cold, day-old jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring frequently, allowing the rice to begin to crisp slightly on the bottom.
- Prepare Sauce: While the rice cooks, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Combine Sauce and Rice: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the rice mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the ingredients with the savory flavors.
- Add Eggs and Optional Protein: Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet along with any desired optional add-ins like diced ham, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, or grated fresh ginger. Toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until all components are heated through and well mixed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve the fried rice immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using day-old chilled rice prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy and helps achieve the perfect texture.
- Cooking over high heat is essential to get that authentic restaurant-style flavor and slight crisp on the rice.
- Feel free to add a splash of soy sauce or a drizzle of sriracha for extra flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
