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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
5 mins
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 3 cup Steamed jasmine rice (one-day-old chilled rice works best)
  • ½ tbsp cooking oil (to mix with rice)
  • ½ cup diced sausages (ham, cooked chicken...)
  • ½ cup canned/cooked veggies (drained)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • Soy sauce (fish sauce, chicken powder) (to your taste)
  • Chili oil (optional) (to your taste)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

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  1. Cut the protein and veggies into small pieces.
  2. Toss the jasmine rice with cooking oil.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the diced veggies or bean sprouts, if using. Toss everything together and cook until the rice dries out and crisps up.
  6. Season the fried rice to taste, and enjoy!