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A steaming bowl of classic fried rice with vegetables and egg

Proven way to grow 5-Star Fried Rice (Classic)

This classic fried rice recipe outlines a proven method to achieve restaurant-quality results at home, ensuring perfectly cooked grains and balanced flavors for a 5-star experience. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite proteins and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups Cooked day-old rice
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • 3 Green onions chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 1/2 cup Peas
  • 1/2 cup Carrots diced
Optional Protein
  • 1 cup Chicken or Shrimp cooked and diced

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Spatula
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic, grating ginger, chopping green onions, and dicing carrots.
  2. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside, ensuring all components are ready for quick cooking.
Cooking Fried Rice
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until just set, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add a bit more oil to the skillet, then sauté the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Introduce the day-old rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
  6. Return the scrambled eggs and optional cooked protein to the skillet, mixing well with the rice and vegetables.
  7. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything together to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
  8. Finally, stir in the green parts of the green onions and cook for an additional minute before removing from heat.
Serving
  1. Serve the 5-star fried rice immediately and enjoy this classic dish.

Notes

Using day-old rice is crucial for the best fried rice texture, as fresh rice can be too moist. Feel free to customize with other vegetables or proteins like bell peppers, corn, or tofu, adjust soy sauce to taste, and a dash of white pepper is a great addition for an authentic flavor profile.