Stir-Fried Rice With Leftovers Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Rice With Leftovers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil such as sesame or peanut, divided; 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced; 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed; 2 cups leftover rice, ideally jasmine; 3/4 pound (more or less) leftover protein (like a seared or broiled piece of fish, about 3 to 4 ounces per person); 1 small fresh chile (optional), minced; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (add more to taste); 2 cups greens, such as slivered napa cabbage, halved baby bok choy, or roughly cut spinach; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or fish sauce); 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar (or Chinese black vinegar); 1 lime, juiced; 1/2 bunch cilantro, picked into leaves; 1 scallion, sliced on the bias (optional); 1/4 cup toasted peanuts (optional); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1/4 cup oil such as sesame or peanut, divided
1 large shallot, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
2 cups leftover rice, ideally jasmine
3/4 pound (more or less) leftover protein (like a seared or broiled piece of fish, about 3 to 4 ounces per person)
1 small fresh chile (optional), minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (add more to taste)
2 cups greens, such as slivered napa cabbage, halved baby bok choy, or roughly cut spinach
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or fish sauce)
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar (or Chinese black vinegar)
1 lime, juiced
1/2 bunch cilantro, picked into leaves
1 scallion, sliced on the bias (optional)
1/4 cup toasted peanuts (optional)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1
In a wok or large cast-iron pan, heat the oil over high heat.
2
Add the shallots and garlic and let color on one side. Flip over, then add the rice. Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to steam up and reheat the rice. Let the rice cook uncovered so that it crisps up on the bottom. When warmed and browned, remove from the pan and reserve.
3
Add 2 more tablespoons vegetable oil to the pan and fry the chile, if using, and ginger. Then add the greens and whatever leftover protein you have and heat. Season with a little salt.
4
When cooked, add the rice back in and toss everything around together. Transfer to a bowl and pour the soy sauce, vinegar, and lime juice and mix to combine. Add in cilantro and, if using, scallions and peanuts. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Eat.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup oil such as sesame or peanut, divided, 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced, 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed, 2 cups leftover rice, ideally jasmine, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Rice With Leftovers falls under the Seafood 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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Stir-Fried Rice With Leftovers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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