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Very Simple Fried Rice Recipe

This incredibly easy fried rice recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Using leftover rice is key for achieving that perfectly light and fluffy texture. We'll walk you through the 'rule of 3 rice' – 1 cup uncooked rice yields 3 cups cooked – ensuring your fried rice isn't soggy. Get ready for a delicious and satisfying dish in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 445.5 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Very Simple Fried Rice

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups cooked White Rice
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped Green Onions
  • 2 cloves minced Garlic Cloves
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup frozen Peas
  • 1/4 cup diced Carrot
  • 1/4 cup frozen Corn Kernels

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How to Make Very Simple Fried Rice

  1. Whisk eggs in a bowl until light and frothy.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the eggs and scramble until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Steam or microwave carrots until slightly tender-crisp (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. If using frozen peas and corn, rinse under hot water to thaw quickly.
  5. Break up any clumps in the cooked rice with a fork.
  6. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add rice and stir-fry for about 1 minute, until heated through.
  8. Reduce heat to medium. Add soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  9. Add the cooked onions, peas, corn, carrots, and scrambled eggs to the wok.
  10. Stir-fry for another minute, until everything is heated through and well combined.
  11. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and easy fried rice!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

7g

Carbs

27g

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