Description
Savory Chinese fried rice brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table with minimal ingredients and quick preparation. Fragrant jasmine rice, crisp vegetables, and protein create a delicious one-pan meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu
- 2 eggs
Base Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- ½ cup onion
- ½ cup carrots
- ½ cup peas
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup green onions
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon white or black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or sriracha
Instructions
- Prepare rice ahead of time by spreading freshly cooked grains on a baking sheet and refrigerating for at least 30 minutes, ensuring optimal texture and preventing clumping during stir-frying.
- Create a flavor-enhancing sauce by whisking together soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and white/black pepper in a small mixing bowl, setting it aside for later use.
- Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, adding a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking and create a non-stick cooking surface.
- Crack eggs into the heated pan, gently scrambling them until just set but still slightly moist, then transfer to a separate plate to prevent overcooking.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat, introducing another splash of oil to sauté the aromatic vegetables – onions, carrots, and peas – stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and maintain their vibrant colors.
- Introduce minced garlic to the vegetable medley, allowing its fragrance to permeate the mixture for approximately 30 seconds without burning.
- Elevate the heat to high and carefully add the chilled rice, using swift, continuous motions to break apart any clumps and distribute vegetables evenly throughout the grains.
- Drizzle the prepared sauce over the rice, thoroughly mixing to ensure each grain is coated with the savory blend of seasonings.
- Fold the previously scrambled eggs and chopped green onions into the rice, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat, transferring the fried rice to serving plates and garnishing with additional green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, or a drizzle of sriracha for those desiring extra heat.
Notes
- Choose cold, day-old rice to prevent mushy texture and ensure each grain separates perfectly during stir-frying.
- Use high heat and a wide pan to create signature wok hei flavor, giving rice a delightful slightly crispy exterior.
- Customize protein by adding diced chicken, shrimp, tofu, or leftover meat for a protein-packed meal that suits different dietary preferences.
- Enhance vegetable variety by incorporating bell peppers, edamame, corn, or zucchini to boost nutritional value and add colorful texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg