better than take-out fried rice

Recipe by
Judy Garcia
Gunnison, UT

My family thinks this fried rice is better than what we get at most Asian restaurants. I generally make it with shrimp, but have used other meats successfully.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For better than take-out fried rice

  • 3 c
    cold, cooked rice
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/4 c
    vegetable or olive oil, divided
  • 1/2
    onion (or 1 bunch green onions)
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c
    frozen peas & carrots
  • 1/2 c
    ham, cooked shrimp or cooked chicken
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce

How To Make better than take-out fried rice

  • 1
    Loosen rice by rubbing it between your hands to separate.
  • 2
    Lightly beat eggs. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a wide frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add egg and cook, stirring often until soft curds form. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 3
    Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 Tbsp. more oil. Add onion and cook til transparent; add garlic, peas & carrots, and desired meat. Cook, stirring continually until heated through (about 2 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 4
    Add remaining oil to pan. Add rice and cook 2 minutes. Add meat and vegetable mixture and heat through. Add eggs and soy sauce (I used low sodium). Stir and serve.

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