Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Chinese Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 c. cold cooked rice; 1 c. cooked meat or seafood; 1 c. vegetables (canned, fresh or frozen); 1/4 c. scallions, minced; 1 to 2 eggs, beaten; 2 Tbsp. oil (peanut is best); 3 to 4 Tbsp. additional oil (peanut); 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. sherry (not cooking)

Servings: persons

1
Break up and separate the cold cooked rice.
2
Dice meat, seafood and vegetables.
3
Keep the fresh and frozen vegetables separate from the canned.
4
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or other large deep pan.
5
Add scallions; stir-fry a few time.
6
Add fresh and/or frozen vegetables and stir-fry to soften slightly. Add canned vegetables and cooked meat; stir-fry until heated through and blended.
7
Remove all ingredients from pan.
8
Heat remaining oil to smoking.
9
Add rice and heat completely.
10
Return vegetables and meat; fold into rice and blend well.
11
Reheat, then quickly blend in soy sauce, salt, sugar and sherry.
12
Fold in beaten eggs and turn off heat as eggs begin to set.
13
Serve hot.

1635

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 c. cold cooked rice, 1 c. cooked meat or seafood, 1 c. vegetables (canned, fresh or frozen), 1/4 c. scallions, minced, and more.

Yes, Chinese Fried Rice falls under the General 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!

Chinese Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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