Easy Fried Rice Recipe
A quick and delicious homemade fried rice that's better than takeout!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 0.5 cup cooked diced chicken or shrimp optional
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Push the onions to one side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then break them into pieces.
- Add the cooked rice, frozen peas and carrots, and optional chicken or shrimp to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir well to combine and coat the rice evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice as it is drier and less likely to clump.