Description
A quick and versatile fried rice recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, quick lunches, or late-night snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked and chilled jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or any neutral oil)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed before use)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions (green and white parts separated)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten, omit or substitute with tofu for vegan)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional for added depth)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Throw in the thawed peas and carrots and corn (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Push the vegetables to one side and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space, scrambling until fully cooked.
- Add the day-old jasmine rice and break apart any clumps, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and hoisin sauce over the rice, mixing thoroughly to coat.
- Stir in the white parts of the scallions and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat, topping with the green parts of the scallions and optional red pepper flakes or sriracha.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture and avoid overcrowding the pan for evenly fried rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: fried rice, easy recipe, vegetarian meal, Asian cuisine, quick lunch