Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
Homemade Fried Rice Recipe
Description
This Homemade Fried Rice recipe starts by gently cooking peas, carrots, and minced garlic in sesame oil over medium-high heat until tender. The vegetables soften without losing their color, infusing the oil with garlic aroma. Heat is lowered to scramble eggs separately within the skillet, providing a soft texture that blends into the dish.
Brown rice is stirred in with soy sauce, combining all elements so the rice becomes heated through and lightly flavored. Using cold, previously cooked rice is key to getting grains that separate nicely without becoming mushy. Sesame oil and soy sauce provide a savory backbone with subtle nutty and umami notes.
Fried rice serves as a convenient way to enjoy a balanced vegetable and starch dish that complements many proteins or stands alone as a light meal. It is adaptable by adding cooked meats or different vegetables as preferred.
Ensuring the rice is cold before adding helps achieve the desired texture. Variations permit tailoring vegetables or adding proteins, making this recipe flexible for what’s on hand.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup pea thawed, frozen
- 1 cup carrot thawed, frozen
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups brown rice or cooked instant white rice, cooked
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add peas and carrots and minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until tender, 8–10 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and push the mixture off to one side.
- Pour eggs on the other side of the skillet and cook, stirring, until scrambled. Add rice and soy sauce. Mix everything together and cook until heated through.
Notes
- Use cold, pre-cooked rice to achieve separated grains with a slightly crisp exterior.
- Add extra vegetables or cooked proteins such as shrimp or chicken for variation.
- Cook vegetables gently to retain color and tenderness without overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
