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Easy Fried Rice
4.9 from 258 votes

Easy Fried Rice

This Easy Fried Rice recipe blends cooked rice with sautéed onions, peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a savory, lightly textured dish. It utilizes day-old rice for a non-mushy, separated grain result, making it a practical, one-pan meal or side. The addition of green onions brightens flavor, and the balanced vegetables add subtle sweetness and color.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice cooked
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup onion 1 small onion, white, chopped
  • 1 cup pea thawed, frozen
  • 1 cup carrot thawed, frozen
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
  • 2 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons green onion optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Cook until tender.
  2. Slide the vegetables to the side and pour 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
  3. Add 3 cups cooked rice * to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
  4. Top with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use day-old cooked rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice tends to be mushy when fried.
  • Vegetables can be adjusted based on preference or availability; frozen peas and carrots work well.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity to control saltiness and flavor depth.
  • Adding green onions at the end adds freshness but is optional.
  • This dish reheats well and can be made in under 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.004g (0%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 282mg (12%) Potassium 113mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1737IU (35%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.004g 0%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 282mg 12%
Potassium 113mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1737IU 35%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.