Get ready to transform your home cooking with Cory's Fabulous Fried Rice – a mouthwatering Asian-inspired dish that will make your taste buds dance and your family beg for seconds! This incredibly quick and easy recipe turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that's packed with flavor, nutrition, and pure deliciousness. Whether you're a busy home cook or a culinary novice, this fried rice will become your new go-to comfort food that's guaranteed to impress.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping onions and dicing carrots. Ensure rice is pre-cooked and cooled to room temperature, as day-old rice works best for fried rice.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or wide skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and appears slightly wavy.
- Add chopped onions and diced carrots to the hot oil. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent and carrots start to soften.
- Push vegetables to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble eggs quickly, breaking them into small pieces as they cook.
- Once eggs are mostly set, mix them together with the vegetables in the pan.
- Add the pre-cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps and stirring continuously to prevent sticking.
- Pour soy sauce over the rice mixture, stirring to distribute evenly and create a uniform color and flavor.
- Add frozen peas and continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with optional green onions or additional soy sauce if desired.
Tips
- Use Day-Old Rice: Fresh, hot rice will make your fried rice mushy. Cold, day-old rice separates easily and creates that perfect, slightly crispy texture.
- High Heat is Key: Ensure your wok or skillet is hot before adding ingredients. This creates the classic "wok hei" flavor and prevents soggy rice.
- Prep Everything in Advance: Chop all vegetables and have ingredients ready before cooking. Fried rice comes together quickly, so mise en place is crucial.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if needed to ensure each ingredient gets properly seared and maintains its texture.
- Customize Your Protein: While this recipe is vegetarian, feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- Season Gradually: Add soy sauce incrementally and taste as you go to control the saltiness and flavor intensity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 140mg
