Chinese Fried Rice
Even tastier than takeout, egg fried rice is a healthy, customizable dish perfect for every occasion. Serve it on its own or as a side with your favorite Asian dishes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil, such as peanut oil or vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ½ cups long grain rice, such as Jasmine, fully cooked and cooled*
- 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Maggi seasoning sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tamari sauce, or regular soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon white pepper, plus more to taste
- ½ cup peas and carrots, if frozen, defrost at room temp
- 1 ½ cups ham, cooked, diced*
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1/8 tsp salt and scrambled into small bits
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large wok or extra-large pan, heat the oil until hot. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add the rice, and stir well. Add the sesame oil, Maggi sauce, soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp white pepper. Stir seasonings into the rice to coat thoroughly.
- Add the peas/carrots and diced ham. Stir to combine and heat through. Add the green onions and scrambled eggs. Stir to incorporate and heat through.
- If desired, add a bit more salt and white pepper to taste. Serve warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Leftover jasmine or long grain rice that's 1-2 days old is best to use for fried rice.
- Substitutions: Cooked shrimp, cooked ground turkey or beef, or cooked diced chicken are all good alternatives for ham. You can also omit meat for a vegetarian egg fried rice.
- Serving suggestions: Serve with Orange Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken for a full meal option. This recipe is part of our Thai Recipes Collection.
- Storage: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the microwave or back in the wok over medium heat. If it’s dried out a bit, a splash of water before reheating helps.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 170g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg