Chinese fried rice made with fragrant jasmine rice, carrots, peas, and scrambled eggs. I often use leftover rice for a quick and convenient meal.
Fried rice is a Chinese food restaurant staple that’s always on the take-out menu. What makes the dish so tasty is the stir-fry technique that’s easy to tackle at home. Using this vegetarian recipe as a base, you can incorporate any mix-in’s or proteins you’d like to switch up the taste.
Fresh Rice vs. Leftover Rice
Leftover cold rice is ideal to use because the grains are separate and cook easier in the wok. That doesn’t mean that a fresh pot of rice can’t be used, especially when the craving hits. It only takes about an extra 20 minutes to prepare.
The key to fresh rice is allowing it to cool slightly before using. The cooling process can quickly be done by spreading the rice on a sheet pan at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes if you’re impatient like me. The rice should be cool to the touch before adding it to the pan.
How to Make Chinese Fried Rice
Fry the rice by lightly browning in a pan or wok.
Stir-fry the onions, garlic, and carrots until tender.
Make a large well in the center of the pan with the rice.
Pour in the whisked eggs and scramble until small curds form.
Soy sauce is optional but adds a savory flavor to the rice.
Add green peas at the end to retain color and shape.
Other ingredients to add to this recipe are shrimp (fresh or dried), tofu, diced chicken, Chinese barbecue pork, or diced bacon. For those on a low carb diet, cauliflower rice or broccoli rice are tasty cruciferous substitutions.
Chinese fried rice recipe made with fragrant jasmine rice, carrots, peas, and scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
Vegetarian ∙ Gluten free
Produce
1/2 cup Carrots
1 tbsp Garlic
2 tbsp Green onions
1/2 cup Peas
1/4 cup White onion
Refrigerated
2 Eggs, large
Condiments
1 tbsp Soy sauce
Pasta & Grains
1 cup Jasmine rice
Baking & Spices
1 Kosher salt
1 White pepper
Oils & Vinegars
1 tsp Sesame oil
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
Liquids
2 cups Water
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