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
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
Best Of The Best Fried Rice

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Best Of The Best Fried Rice

  • Vegetable Oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • Carrots
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
  • Cooked Pork
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or to taste)

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).

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

9g

Carbs

28g