**Fried rice**, a cornerstone of Asian cuisine, is a versatile dish loved for its simplicity, affordability, and endless variations. From street vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants, fried rice can be found in every corner of the culinary world. This article presents a collection of delectable fried rice recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile and cooking technique.
The classic **Vegetable Fried Rice** shines with colorful veggies, fluffy rice, and a savory sauce. For a protein-packed option, try the **Chicken Fried Rice**, where tender chicken is stir-fried with aromatic ingredients. Seafood lovers will delight in the **Shrimp Fried Rice**, where succulent shrimp and a medley of vegetables dance in a flavorful sauce.
If you're craving something more substantial, the **Beef Fried Rice** packs a punch with juicy beef and a rich, savory sauce. For a vegetarian twist, the **Egg Fried Rice** showcases the simplicity of eggs, vegetables, and fluffy rice, while the **Kimchi Fried Rice** adds a spicy Korean flair with fermented kimchi.
No matter your preference, these fried rice recipes promise a culinary journey filled with bold flavors and satisfying textures. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or skillet, and embark on a delightful fried rice adventure.
CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cooking oil, garlic, white onion, carrot, frozen corn, frozen peas, brown rice, rotisserie chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, green onion, sesame seed
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, corn, and peas. Cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add brown rice, chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir. Cook for another minute, or until everything is heated thoroughly.
- Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1538 calories, Carbohydrate 201 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 10 grams
VEGGIE FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: oil, carrot, garlic, onion, bell pepper, broccoli floret, pea, corn, eggs, white rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a wok or deep skillet, heat up the oil over high heat and cook carrots, onions, and garlic until onions are translucent.
- Add bell peppers and broccoli and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Push all of the cooked vegetables to the side of the pan.
- Beat the eggs and pour into the cleared half of the pan. Scramble the eggs and mix with the rest of the vegetables.
- Add peas, corn, rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix well and let the rice cook until slightly crispy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 4 grams
EASY & HEALTHY FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sesame oil, garlic, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, carrot, broccoli floret, brown rice, frozen peas, low sodium soy sauce
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet, and cook garlic until softened.
- Add the chicken, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and broccoli, and sauté until tender.
- Add the rice, soy sauce, and peas, and mix thoroughly.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams
FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rice, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, red onion, mixed vegetable, prefered seasoning, butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, white pepper, curry, chicken bouillon powder
Provided by Agnes Boateng
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the rice in stock/broth and season ass desired.
- Sauté ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, and red onion in vegetable oil on medium until fragrant. To this, add the mixed vegetables and seasonings of choice.
- While vegetables are cooking, make a garlic butter paste with the remaining garlic and butter. To the paste, add lemon juice and ½ tbsp soy sauce and mix. Add 1 tbsp paste to the vegetables. Stir well on medium heat.
- When veggies are done, remove from the pan and put in a separate bowl.
- Put more oil in the pan and add the rice to the pan. Season rice with white pepper, curry, and chicken bouillon powder.
- Add the garlic paste to rice and stir. Then, add vegetables, remaining soy sauce, and remaining garlic butter paste and stir well.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams
EASY FRIED RICE
This easy fried rice recipe really captures the flavor of fried rice served in restaurants. Use leftover chicken for a satisfying meal that's easy to put together. -Lori Schweer, Mapleton, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine eggs and salt. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, breaking into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside. , Add remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir-fry rice over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add vegetables, onions and garlic; stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Combine soy sauce, broth, pepper and ginger. Add to rice; stir to coat. Add bacon and eggs; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 1077mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
MICROWAVE "FRIED" RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, bacon, frozen pea and carrot, eggs, salt, fresh scallion
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the rice, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, and bacon. Stir, then microwave, covered, for about 6-8 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
- Mix the frozen peas and carrots into the rice.
- In a microwaveable mug, beat the eggs with the salt.
- Microwave the eggs and the rice again for about 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked.
- Break up the egg into small bits, then mix it in with the rice.
- Garnish with scallions, then serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 781 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 3 grams
FRIED RICE
Turn leftover rice into a tasty new side dish suggested by field editor Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia. "It's a snap to put together," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a skillet coated with cooking spray, saute green pepper until crisp-tender. Add egg substitute; cook and stir until egg is completely set. Chop egg into small pieces. Add rice and soy sauce; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK FRIED RICE
"My husband anxiously awaits the nights we have pork because he knows I'll use the leftovers in this recipe," explains Norma Reynolds of Overland Park, Kansas. "Add a few fortune cookies to make the meal special."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the vegetables in 1 tablespoon of oil until crisp-tender; remove and keep warm. Heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir until completely set. Add the pork, rice, soy sauce, salt, pepper and vegetables; cook and stir until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CHEESY VOLCANO FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Looking for a new way to spice up traditional fried rice? Try this savory and spicy volcano fried rice that sits in an egg bath and oozes creamy mozzarella cheese.
Provided by Jasmine Pak
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until halfway done, 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and green onions to the center and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Make some space in the middle of the pan, add the kimchi, and cook until the juices reduce and kimchi starts to turn reddish brown, about 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add to the skillet and cook until well incorporated, about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is warmed through and crispy on the bottom, 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the rice mixture to a deep bowl and press down with spatula to compact.
- Place a medium skillet over the bowl, then flip to invert the rice volcano. Lift the bowl. Use the back of a spoon to carefully press an indentation into the top of the volcano, then make a crevasse in the side to allow the cheese to flow out.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together the eggs.
- Turn the heat to medium, then pour the egg mixture over the rice volcano and top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the pan and cook until the cheese is melted and the egg is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with more scallions if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1560 calories, Carbohydrate 155 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 74 grams, Sugar 7 grams
FRIED RICE RESTAURANT STYLE
A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.
Provided by jostrander
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
- Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 380.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
Tips:
- Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less sticky and will separate more easily when fried.
- Cook the rice properly: The rice should be cooked until it is al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet will allow you to spread the rice out in a thin layer, which will help it cook evenly.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: The high heat will help to create a crispy texture on the rice.
- Use a small amount of oil: Too much oil will make the rice greasy.
- Add the eggs first: The eggs will help to coat the rice and prevent it from sticking together.
- Add the vegetables next: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender-crisp.
- Add the rice last: The rice should be stirred constantly to prevent it from sticking to the wok or skillet.
- Season the rice to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately: Fried rice is best served immediately after it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be a quick and easy meal. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your fried rice is perfect every time.
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