Description
This homemade fried rice is a quick and flavorful dish featuring jasmine rice, colorful vegetables, and your choice of protein. It’s perfect for using leftovers and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Enjoy a delicious meal in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Protein of choice (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef, about 1 cup, cooked and diced)
Instructions
- If you don’t have day-old rice, rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 1 ½ cups of water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for another 10 minutes, then fluff and cool on a baking sheet.
- While the rice cools, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green. If using raw protein, cook it first in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then set aside.
- In a large wok or non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Toss in mixed vegetables and the white parts of the green onions, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Push the vegetables to one side, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble until fully cooked. Mix the eggs with the vegetables, then add the cooled rice, breaking up clumps. Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring to coat the rice evenly.
- Add the cooked protein and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice and stir again. Sprinkle the green parts of the chopped green onions on top.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds. Pair with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice as it has a firmer texture that fries better.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes