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Simple Jasmine Fried Rice (Quick & Easy)
This Jasmine Fried Rice is my go-to for using up leftover steamed jasmine rice from the day before. It's quick, easy, and super versatile. Adding a bit of Chinese chili oil (Lao Gan Ma) gives it a delicious kick that makes it even better.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
2
people
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese, Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 3 cup jasmine rice one-day-old chilled rice works best, steamed
- ½ tbsp neutral cooking oil to mix with rice, generic cooking oil
- ½ cup sausages ham, cooked chicken, diced
- ½ cup vegetables drained, canned or cooked
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- soy sauce to your taste, or fish sauce, chicken powder
- Chili oil (optional) (to your taste)
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Cut the protein and veggies into small pieces.
- Toss the jasmine rice with cooking oil.
- In a skillet, heat some cooking oil and sauté minced garlic until it turns fragrant. Optionally, fry the sausages, ham, or Chả Lụa until crispy.
- Add the cooked rice and fry it over medium-high heat. Add any other proteins you have. Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, chicken powder, and chili oil to taste.
- Add the diced veggies or bean sprouts, if using. Toss everything together and cook until the rice dries out and crisps up.
- Season the fried rice to taste, and enjoy!
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