Ingredients for Basic Fried Rice With Variations
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Sugar, to taste
- Sherry wine, to taste, if using
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup diced cooked roast pork
- 1 cup diced cooked roast beef
- Lamb
- Duck
- Turkey
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- Bacon
- Chinese sausage
- Crabmeat
- Lobster
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1/4 cup chopped bamboo shoots
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- Cucumber
- 1/4 cup frozen green peas
- Lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup bell peppers
- Pimiento
- 2 scallions, sliced
- String bean
- Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
- Almonds
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Raisins
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, optional
- 1/4 cup frozen carrots
- 3 cups cooked white rice
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How to Make Basic Fried Rice With Variations
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice or shred the meat and chop all vegetables.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced green onions and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the fresh vegetables and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the meat and canned vegetables (if using). Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes, until heated through and flavors have blended.
- Remove the vegetable and meat mixture from the wok and set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Heat until it shimmers and almost smokes.
- Add the cooked rice and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Return the vegetable and meat mixture to the wok. Add soy sauce, salt, sugar, and sherry (if using). Stir-fry to combine.
- Push the rice to one side of the wok. Pour in the beaten eggs and gently scramble them until they just begin to set.
- Gently fold the eggs into the rice mixture. Turn off the heat.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
- Suggested Combinations:
- • Beef, onions, and green peppers
- • Bacon, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes
- • Chicken, onions, and bean sprouts
- • Chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and cucumber
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
13g
Carbs
48g
