Kid-Friendly Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Kid-Friendly Fried Rice Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Canadian bacon, small dice; 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 cups steamed long-grain white rice, cold; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup frozen pea and carrot medley; 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame; 3 medium scallions, minced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
2
When it shimmers, tilt the pan to coat it evenly, add bacon, and cook until just browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 10 to 20 seconds.
4
Add rice and stir-fry, breaking up the rice and cooking until its heated through and coated with oil, about 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Evenly drizzle in beaten eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until rice is coated in egg and set, about 2 minutes.
6
Add frozen vegetables and cook until thawed and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
7
Add scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil and cook until scallions just wilt, about 1 minute.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

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: 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil, 1/2 cup Canadian bacon, small dice, 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped, 4 cups steamed long-grain white rice, cold, and more.

Yes, Kid-Friendly Fried Rice Recipe 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!