Description
This Better Than Takeout Fried Rice is the ultimate homemade version of your favorite takeout dish, with tender rice, savory soy sauce, and a delicious blend of vegetables and scrambled eggs. It’s easy to make, customizable with your favorite protein, and full of flavor—definitely better than any restaurant! Perfect as a main dish or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Protein (optional): Cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: If using leftover rice, break up any clumps. If using freshly cooked rice, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool and let it dry out slightly.
- Scramble the Eggs: Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the pan. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add Peas and Carrots: Stir in the peas and carrots, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Combine the Rice: Add the rice to the pan, breaking up any remaining clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is well coated with oil and heated through.
- Season: Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger (if using). Stir to coat the rice evenly.
- Add Eggs and Green Onions: Return the scrambled eggs to the pan, and stir in the chopped green onions.
- Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for another 1-2 minutes to combine everything.
- Serve: Serve hot as a main dish or side.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice as it’s drier and works better for frying.
- Feel free to add your favorite protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu) to make this a complete meal.
- You can adjust the amount of soy sauce depending on your salt preference.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg