Fried Rice is the perfect side to any Asian dish. It’s so easy to make and tastes just like it came from a restaurant.
Last week, I shared a fantastic recipe for Sweet and Sour Chicken.
This rice goes perfectly with it.
Like the chicken, this rice tastes just like it came from a Chinese restaurant. The secret is the sesame oil.
I love that I can make this at home. It’s so simple, but this is the first homemade fried rice I’ve tasted that tastes like it came from a restaurant.
You can add ham to it if you want, but I left it out this time.
Fried Rice
Author: Mandy Bird
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white rice (this is a great recipe to use up leftover rice)
- 3 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Directions
- On medium high heat, heat the oil in a large skillet or wok.
- Add the peas/carrots mix, onion and garlic. Stir fry until tender. Lower the heat to medium low and push the mixture off to one side, then pour the eggs on the other side of skillet and stir fry until scrambled.
- Add the rice and soy sauce and stir all together until thoroughly heated.
- Try using green onions in place of the regular onion.
Donna says
Mandy,LOVE this stuff! Mine is almost the same. Sometimes I like to add fresh bean sprouts,celery,And strips of pork. To die for.Got to make some soon-you've got me craving some now.haha Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
this is the rice from life as lofthouse. its the only rice i make and it does taste like its from a restarant :)))))
Slice of Southern says
I'm hungry just looking at these pictures! Great recipe…I'd love it if you would share this post on my Southern Sundays linky party on Sunday. http://www.asliceofsouthern.blogspot.com<br /><br />Hope to see you there!
Krista says
Love fried rice and I like making it at home b/c I control the ingredients! Yours looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & see you next Sunday ~EMM
Anonymous says
Mandy,<br />I made the sweet and sour chicken and it's to die for!!! I made a pig of myself on it. FINALLY I can make good Chinese at home. Thank you so much for sharing. I will make this many,many times.It's all you said it would be.YUM.
Addicted to Recipes says
Love fried rice! I have a yummy recipe that is in my queue to post on my blog too. Thanks so much for sharing at Scrumptious Sunday!
momto8 says
oh my goodness!! for 28 yrs I never knew it was cooked rice that you fry. haha.<br />I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
Christine says
Gosh this looks yummy!!! I'm going to put this on my meal plan for next week!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!!
Abby says
Such a great recipe! I've never tried making it at home…that's about to change 🙂
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. <br />I love fried rice and am always looking for new recipes. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you link up next week. Have a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />Michelle
Miz Helen says
Hi Mandy,<br />We just love Fried Rice and your recipe looks awesome. Hope you have a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.<br />Come Back Soon!<br />Miz Helen
Charlene@APinchofJoy says
This looks so delicious! Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy. Have a great Sunday and hope to see you again next week!
Terri @ that's some good cookin' says
I saw this on Miz Helen's Country Cottage. Thanks for sharing and giving me a plan for dinner tonight.