Quick Chinese Fried Rice
Transform your leftovers into a savory masterpiece with this Quick Chinese Fried Rice! Perfect for busy weeknights, this delicious recipe combines day-old white rice with vibrant frozen mixed vegetables, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a flavorful medley of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame or vegetable oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, it delivers classic takeout flavors in the comfort of your home, with less sodium and total customization. Topped with fresh green onions for a crisp, aromatic finish, this easy fried rice is a family favorite that's ideal as a standalone dish or a versatile side to your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked white rice (preferably chilled, day-old)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Crack the eggs into the skillet, and scramble them until fully cooked, breaking them into small pieces. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as you mix it with the vegetables.
Drizzle the soy sauce evenly over the rice and stir until well combined.
Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and mix thoroughly with the rice and vegetables.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring again to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the finely chopped green onions over the fried rice for added freshness and flavor.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with an extra drizzle of soy sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 3448 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.4 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 262 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1288 mg | 27% | |
*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.
