8 different fried rice recipes

 8 different fried rice recipes

Looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s full of flavor? Our fried rice recipes are the perfect solution! Whether you're craving classic chicken fried rice, a seafood twist with shrimp, or a veggie-packed option, these easy-to-make dishes can be whipped up in no time using simple ingredients. Perfect for using up leftover rice, each recipe is packed with savory goodness and can be customized to fit any dietary preference. Say goodbye to boring meals and elevate your weeknight dinners with these mouthwatering fried rice variations!

1. Classic Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)

• 1 cup cooked chicken (diced or shredded)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a wok or skillet. Scramble the eggs and set aside.

• Add more oil, sauté garlic, then add chicken and vegetables.

• Add rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes.

• Add scrambled eggs and green onions. Mix well and serve hot.

2. Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice

• 1/2 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup diced onions

• 1/2 cup frozen peas

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions:

• Cook shrimp in oil until pink; set aside.

• Scramble eggs, remove from pan.

• Sauté onions and garlic, add rice and peas.

• Return shrimp and eggs to pan, stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss and serve.

3. Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown or white rice

• 1/2 cup diced carrots

• 1/2 cup green beans

• 1/2 cup corn

• 1/2 cup peas

• 1/4 cup diced onions

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 cloves garlic

• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

• Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.

• Add all vegetables and stir-fry 3–4 minutes.

• Add rice, pour soy sauce, mix well. Stir-fry until heated through.

4. Beef Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice

• 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef (flank or sirloin)

• 1/2 onion, sliced

• 1/2 cup bell pepper, sliced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp hoisin sauce (optional)

• 2 eggs

• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

• Sear beef in hot oil, set aside.

• Scramble eggs and set aside.

• Sauté onion and bell pepper.

• Add rice, sauces, beef, and eggs. Stir well and serve.

5. Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 cup cashews (optional)

• 1/4 cup green onion

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp curry powder (optional for Thai twist)

• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

• Heat oil, scramble egg, set aside.

• Sauté bell pepper and pineapple until caramelized.

• Add rice, soy sauce, curry powder.

• Toss in cashews, egg, and green onion.

6. Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1 cup chopped kimchi

• 1 tbsp kimchi juice

• 2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

• 2 green onions

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

• Heat oil, sauté kimchi for 3 minutes.

• Add rice, kimchi juice, and gochujang.

• Fry an egg separately.

• Stir in sesame oil and green onion. Top with fried egg.

7. Spam Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1 cup diced Spam

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 2 eggs

• 1/4 cup frozen peas

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions:

• Brown diced Spam in oil, remove.

• Scramble eggs and set aside.

• Cook onions, add rice, soy sauce, and peas.

• Return Spam and eggs. Stir until combined.

8. Garlic Butter Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 5 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp oil

• Chopped parsley or green onion (optional)

Instructions:

• Heat oil and butter, sauté garlic until golden.

• Add rice and soy sauce, stir-fry 3–4 minutes.

• Scramble egg in the same pan.

• Mix everything, top with herbs if desired.

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