Fried Chinese Rice
Transform your leftover rice into a restaurant-quality dish with this classic Fried Chinese Rice recipe—a quick, flavorful favorite that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring perfectly stir-fried cold cooked white rice, tender scrambled eggs, and a vibrant mix of peas, carrots, and aromatics like garlic and ginger, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste. Soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil give the dish its signature savory depth, while fresh green onions add a pop of color and a mild, tangy crunch. Perfect as a standalone meal or a versatile side dish, this fried rice is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Chinese flavors at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
- 3 stalks green onion (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Crack the eggs into the wok and scramble them until just set, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the wok, then sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen peas and carrots mix to the wok, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the cold cooked white rice to the wok and use a spatula to break up any clumps, mixing it thoroughly with the vegetables.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, and toss the mixture to coat evenly.
Return the cooked scrambled eggs to the wok and break them into smaller pieces, mixing them throughout the fried rice.
Add the sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper, then toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot in bowls or on a platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 3285 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 258.1 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1191 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
