Fried Rice Recipe
Stir-fried rice with vegetables and your choice of protein.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Protein (Optional)
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rice
If you haven't already, cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool. Day-old rice works best for fried rice.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Rice
Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well with the vegetables. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
- 7
Season the Rice
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 8
Finish with Green Onions
Finally, add the cooked protein back to the pan, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and drizzle with sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another minute.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Fried Rice
Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your fried rice as a main dish or as a side!