Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed; 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored and roughly chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and finely minced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste; 1 cup peas (defrost if frozen); 1 tablespoon minced ginger, or to taste; 3 to 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, or water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup minced cilantro or scallions

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed
1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored and roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 cup peas (defrost if frozen)
1 tablespoon minced ginger, or to taste
3 to 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine, or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup minced cilantro or scallions

1
Put 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wok or a large skillet, and turn heat to high.
2
When it begins to shimmer, add onion, pepper and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, 5 to 1 0 minutes.
3
With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables to a bowl.
4
Drain peas if necessary, and add them to skillet; cook, shaking pan, for about a minute, or until hot.
5
Remove them to the bowl.
6
Put remaining oil in the skillet, followed by garlic and ginger.
7
When the mixture is fragrant, about 15 seconds later, add the rice, breaking up clumps with a spoon as you go along and tossing it with oil.
8
When the rice is well coated, make a well in the center and break the eggs into it.
9
Scramble these, then stir into the rice.
10
Return vegetables to the skillet and stir to integrate.
11
Add wine or water and cook, stirring, for approximately 1 minute.
12
Add soy sauce and sesame oil, then taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
13
Turn off heat, stir in the cilantro and serve.

486

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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

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons neutral oil, like canola or grapeseed, 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped, 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored and roughly chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and finely minced, and more.

Yes, 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!

Fried Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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