Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Chinese Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice (Jasmine); 2 to 3 eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp. cubed ham; Chinese roast pork; Prawns, cut to size (I leave them out); 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 tbsp. chopped scallions (spring onions in Aust); 1 handful bean sprouts; 1/3 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. sugar; 2 to 3 drops sesame oil; 2 tsp. dry sherry; Chinese wine; 1 to 2 tbsp. peanut oil

Servings: persons

1 cup long grain rice (Jasmine)
2 to 3 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. cubed ham
Chinese roast pork
Prawns, cut to size (I leave them out)
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp. chopped scallions (spring onions in Aust)
1 handful bean sprouts
1/3 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 to 3 drops sesame oil
2 tsp. dry sherry
Chinese wine
1 to 2 tbsp. peanut oil

1
Wash rice well and cover with boiling water by 1/4 inch.
2
Microwave on high for 15 minutes.
3
Stir occasionally.
4
Heat Wok to VERY hot.
5
Add peanut oil and heat.
6
Add the beaten eggs and stir fry until dry.
7
Cut them up as you go with your spatula (charn if Chinese).
8
Add ham and prawns; stir for 3040 seconds.
9
Tip out onto a plate and keep.
10
Heat wok to VERY hot.
11
Add peanut oil.
12
Throw in the rice and stir and as you do keep breaking up the rice.
13
Keep doing this for about 3 minutes (Wok must be kept really hot).
14
Throw in the egg mixture and stir well.
15
Add salt and sugar; stir well.
16
Add all other ingredients; stir well.
17
Serve.

879

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup long grain rice (Jasmine), 2 to 3 eggs, beaten, 3 tbsp. cubed ham, Chinese roast pork, and more.

Yes, Chinese Fried Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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