Easy Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Easy Fried Rice Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6-8 oz cooked protein; 4 cup cooked jasmine rice; 3-4 cup vegetables; 1/2 cup white or yellow onion; 1 stalk scallion; 2 clove garlic; 2 large eggs; 3 tbsp neutral oil; 2 tsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 2 tsp Shaoxing wine; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp MSG

This easy fried rice recipe turns cooked rice, eggs, vegetables, and your favorite protein into a fast, satisfying meal. Use it as a flexible base for leftovers and customize it with what you have on hand for restaurant-style fried rice at home.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

cooked protein
6 oz
cooked jasmine rice
4 cup
vegetables
3 cup
white or yellow onion
0.5 cup
scallion
1 stalk
garlic
2 clove
large eggs
2
neutral oil
3 tbsp
light soy sauce
2 tsp
dark soy sauce
1 tsp
Shaoxing wine
2 tsp
sesame oil
0.5 tsp
ground turmeric
0.5 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
sugar
0.3 tsp
white pepper
0.1 tsp
MSG
0.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the rice. If using leftover rice, take it out of the refrigerator and gently break up any clumps with damp hands. Let it sit at room temperature while you prep the remaining ingredients.

If cooking fresh rice, rinse 1 1/2 cups raw jasmine rice 2 to 3 times until the water is less cloudy. Cook it with about 10% less water than usual so the grains stay slightly dry, then spread the cooked rice on a sheet pan and let it cool completely.

Make the seasoning mixture by stirring together the turmeric, salt, sugar, white pepper, MSG if using, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.

Prep the vegetables. Dice the onion, slice the scallion, mince the garlic, and cut any other vegetables into small, even pieces. Keep quick-cooking vegetables separate from firmer vegetables so they can be added at the right time.

Prepare the protein and eggs. Cut cooked protein into bite-size pieces. If using raw meat, marinate and sear it until about 90% cooked, then set aside. Beat the eggs in a small bowl.