The Best Fried Rice Ever
This really is the best fried rice recipe and super easy to make. The cooking techniques are a little different than most fried rice recipes. But, I think you will agree that a fried rice dish that gives you fluffy eggs, perfectly cooked rice, restaurant flavor, and easy to clean up is a win win for everyone!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 large Eggs whisked
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 1½ teaspoons Minced Garlic (jar)
- 4 cups Cooked Medium-Grain White Rice chilled
- 3 Green Onions sliced
- 4 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Oyster Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
Instructions
Cook the Egg First:
- Heat ½-tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick wok or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add eggs. Cook until scrambled, stirring as needed. Transfer to a plate.
Stir Fry the Rice:
- Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the pan. Add onion, peas and carrots, and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and add remaining ½-tablespoon of butter. Add the rice, green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes to fry the rice. Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked eggs and sesame oil.Recipe Tip: You can stir in 1 cup cooked meat along with the eggs and sesame oil.
Plate and Serve:
- Divide the rice mixture evenly between 6 bowls.Store any leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Note: Picture shows recipe with added cooked chicken.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Fried Rice Ever
Amount per Serving
Calories
223
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
308
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Carb Count
2
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Starch = 2 servings
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