fried rice recipe you can make in 10–15 minutes—perfect for using leftover rice and whatever you have in the fridge.
🍚 Fried Rice
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (best if cold/leftover)
- 2–3 tbsp oil
- 2 eggs (optional but recommended)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ onion (chopped)
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 spring onions (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the rice
Use cold, separated rice grains (fresh hot rice will turn mushy).
2. Cook eggs (optional but tasty)
- Heat 1 tbsp oil
- Scramble eggs until just cooked
- Remove and set aside
3. Stir-fry aromatics
- Add oil to pan/wok
- Sauté garlic + onion until fragrant
4. Add vegetables
Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly soft but still crisp.
5. Add rice
- Break up any clumps
- Stir-fry on high heat so it stays fluffy
6. Season
Add:
- soy sauce
- black pepper
- salt (if needed)
Toss everything well.
7. Finish
Add scrambled eggs back in.
Top with spring onions and give a final toss.
🍽️ Result
You get a savory, slightly smoky Fried rice with fluffy grains, umami flavor, and a perfect balance of egg and vegetables.
⭐ Pro tips for best fried rice
- Always use cold rice (fresh rice = sticky mess)
- Cook on high heat for “wok-style” flavor
- Don’t overload with sauce or it gets soggy
- Add a tiny splash of sesame oil at the end for extra aroma
If you want, I can also make:
- chicken fried rice (restaurant style)
- spicy Schezwan fried rice 🌶️
- or egg-fried rice like Chinese takeout 🍜
