Fried Rice
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- 6 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A quick and versatile fried rice dish that can be customized with any vegetables or proteins you have on hand. The rice is stir‑fried until lightly crispy and flavored with soy sauce.
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Method
1. Cook the rice according to package instructions; once cooked, spread it on a tray and let it cool completely (about 20 minutes) or use day‑old refrigerated rice for best texture.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rice grains have cooled and separate easily. Spread it out to cool so steam can escape.
2. Prepare any optional vegetables and protein by chopping or dicing them into bite‑size pieces.
3. Heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering.
4. If using optional protein, add it now and stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through; remove and set aside.
5. Add any optional vegetables to the wok and stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
6. Add the cooled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps, and stir‑fry for 4–5 minutes, allowing the rice to become lightly crispy on the bottom.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Clumps are broken up and some grains have lightly crisped. Give the rice contact with the hot pan between tosses.
7. Return the cooked protein (if used) to the wok, then drizzle 2 Tbsp soy sauce over the rice and toss to combine evenly.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Soy sauce is distributed evenly without pooling. Toss thoroughly so the rice is seasoned throughout.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper as desired.
9. Remove from heat, stir in sliced green onions if using, and serve immediately.
Tips while you cook
- Cool rice fully
- Spread cooked rice on a tray and let it cool completely before stir‑frying.
- Stir‑fry protein first
- Add optional protein to the hot oil, stir‑fry 2–3 minutes, then remove before vegetables.
- Break up rice clumps
- When adding the cooled rice, break up any clumps.
- Add soy sauce after rice crisps
- Drizzle soy sauce over the rice once it’s lightly crispy, then toss to combine.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Fried rice, 4 ways
Four creators posted their own.
- Will Murray & Jack Croft25 min6 ingr.Only this one uses vegetables and protein
- Extra Spice by Anjum35 min7 ingr.Only this one uses green beans, red chilies and fried garlic
- Wok With Ben25 min12 ingr.Only this one uses kimchi, kimchi brine and gochujang
- Salima25 min8 ingr.Only this one uses vegetables your choice, dark soy sauce and oyster sauce
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