Description
Discover the ultimate guide to achieving restaurant-quality fried rice at home with the secret ingredient that transforms flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup diced vegetables (carrots, peas, onions)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Optional: diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu
Instructions
- Prep everything first: Chop vegetables, beat the eggs, and measure your sauces.
- Heat the pan: Use a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and let it get hot.
- Scramble the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the pan, scramble quickly, and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until slightly softened.
- Add the rice: Toss in the rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Let it fry for 1-2 minutes without stirring to get some crisp edges.
- Season: Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce over the rice. Stir to combine.
- Finish up: Add the scrambled eggs back in, mix well, and cook for another minute.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
Day-old rice is essential for the perfect texture. Avoid overcooking to maintain the crispness and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: fried rice, secret ingredient, Asian cuisine, quick recipe