Best Of The Best Fried Rice Recipe

Craving restaurant-quality fried rice without the hassle? This recipe combines the best elements from top-rated recipes, delivering a simple, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying dish in just 25 minutes! Using readily available ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Get ready to experience the ultimate fried rice!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 482.5 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Best Of The Best Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked pork, diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • green onions (optional garnish)
  • sesame seeds (optional garnish)

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How to Make Best Of The Best Fried Rice

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped carrot. Sauté until onions are translucent and carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. In the empty space, scramble 2 large eggs until cooked through.
  4. Mix the scrambled eggs with the sautéed vegetables. Set aside.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet over high heat until very hot.
  6. Add 3 cups of cold cooked rice to the skillet and stir well to separate the grains.
  7. Add 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water) to the skillet.
  8. Stir-fry the rice constantly until all liquid is absorbed.
  9. Add 1 cup cooked chicken (or other protein of your choice), diced, to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute.
  10. Add the reserved egg and vegetable mixture to the skillet.
  11. Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (or to taste). Cook until heated through and well combined.
  12. Serve hot and garnish as desired (optional: green onions, sesame seeds).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

9g

Carbs

28g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Best Of The Best Fried Rice?

Best Of The Best Fried Rice takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Best Of The Best Fried Rice?

Best Of The Best Fried Rice has approximately 482.5 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Best Of The Best Fried Rice?

The key ingredients for Best Of The Best Fried Rice are Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Onion, Celery, Carrots, Rice. See the full list with measurements above.

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