America's Test Kitchen Simple Fried Rice Recipe

Name: America's Test Kitchen Simple Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, beaten lightly; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups cooked white rice, chilled; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (or thinly sliced cooked pork or beef); 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 cup bean sprouts; 5 scallions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
2
Add in eggs; cook without stirring until just beginning to set, about 20 seconds.
3
Continue to cook eggs, stirring constantly, until eggs are cooked through but not browned, about 1 minute; transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
4
Add remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons oil to skillet; return to high heat until just smoking.
5
Add in peas and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Add in rice, meat, soy sauce, and oyster sauce; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is heated through, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in bean sprouts, scallions, and reserved cooked eggs; cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
8
Serve immediately.

1164

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, beaten lightly, 1 cup frozen peas, thawed, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, America's Test Kitchen Simple Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

America's Test Kitchen Simple Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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