Fried Rice

Here’s a classic and customizable Fried Rice recipe — flavorful, quick, and perfect for using leftovers. You can add chicken, shrimp, pork, or keep it vegetarian.

🍳 Classic Fried Rice Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 20–25 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 4

🧂 Ingredients:

• 3 cups cooked rice (cold, day-old rice works best)

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or sesame)

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)

• 2–3 green onions, chopped

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional for depth)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (for finishing)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Add-ins:

• Cooked chicken, shrimp, pork, beef, or tofu

• A pinch of red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep Rice:

   • Use cold, cooked rice. Break apart any clumps with a fork or clean hands.

2. Scramble Eggs:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add eggs and scramble until just cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Aromatics & Veggies:

   • Add remaining oil to the pan.

   • Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes.

   • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

   • Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until tender.

4. Fry the Rice:

   • Add rice to the pan. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.

   • Press it down and let it sit for a bit to get some texture if desired.

5. Season:

   • Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil.

   • Mix well to coat everything evenly.

   • Return scrambled eggs to the pan and stir in green onions.

6. Final Touch:

   • Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed.

   • Serve hot!

🍽️ Variations:

• Chicken Fried Rice: Add 1 cup cooked, shredded or diced chicken.

• Shrimp Fried Rice: Sauté ½ lb shrimp separately and toss in at the end.

• Pineapple Fried Rice: Add pineapple chunks and a dash of curry powder.

• Kimchi Fried Rice: Stir in ½ cup chopped kimchi and 1 tbsp kimchi juice.