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The Best Fried Rice
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The Best Fried Rice

The BEST quick and easy fried rice recipe with all of the restaurant-worthy flavor you love without leaving your kitchen.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked brown or white rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
  • 1 egg whisked
  • cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • 3 green onions diced

Instructions

  • Add veggies and oil to a large pan or skillet and saute for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Scoot all of the veggies to one half of the pan. Add egg and allow to cook for 1 minute, then scramble it with a spoon or spatula and stir in with veggies.
  • Add rice to pan. Add soy sauce and stir over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Sprinkle remaining seasonings over the rice and stir another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in green onions. Serve warm with your favorite Asian dishes. (Click [url:1]HERE[/url] for all of my better-than-takeout recipes)

Notes

This recipe reheats well - store in airtight container in fridge up to five days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave in heat-safe bowls, OR reheat in a pan on the stove over medium-low heat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 571mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1766IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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