Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked (or 2 cups leftover cooked rice); 2 cups water; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tablespoons butter, divided use; 1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed; 1/4 cup white onion, diced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (or more to taste); 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground; 1/8 teaspoon table salt (or to taste); 1 green onion, diced (including green tops)

Servings: persons

1 cup long grain rice, uncooked (or 2 cups leftover cooked rice)
2 cups water
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, divided use
1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed
1/4 cup white onion, diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1/8 teaspoon table salt (or to taste)
1 green onion, diced (including green tops)

1
If you are using leftover, cooked white rice, skip this step and go to Step 2. In a covered saucepan on the stove top, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. When the water reaches a full boil, stir in the rice. Stir to bottom of pan a few times to make sure all rice is moistened and not sticking on the bottom of pan in lumps. Return water to a boil. Reduce heat to a very low simmer, place lid on pan and simmer for 20-minutes.
2
Place cooked rice a in large bowl. Set aside until needed.
3
Scramble eggs in skillet on stove top with 1 Tbsp of butter. After eggs are cooked, chop the scrambled eggs into pea size bits with spatula.
4
Stir the chopped scrambled eggs into the bowl of cooked rice along with the thawed peas and carrots and diced white onion. Stir until mixed uniformly.
5
Melt 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat in a large skillet on the stove top.
6
When the butter is melted and heated to sizzling, add the rice mixture to the skillet. Stir and saute the rice mixture for a minute or two.
7
Mix the soy sauce with sesame oil in a cup and sprinkle evenly over frying rice mixture in skillet as it cooks.
8
Saute rice mixture for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring and turning frequently with a spatula until mixture is lightly browned.
9
When done, season with ground white pepper and table salt to taste. Remove from heat.
10
Place in large serving bowl and garnish top with diced green onions.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked (or 2 cups leftover cooked rice), 2 cups water, 2 eggs, beaten, 3 tablespoons butter, divided use, and more.

Yes, Panda Express Copycat 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.

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Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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