Chinese-Inspired Easy Fried Rice Recipe
This recipe uses Minute Rice and a combination of veggies, scrambled eggs, seasonings and soy sauce to make the most flavorful fried rice. Our family's favorite recipe!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Ingredients
For the Rice:
- 3 cups Minute Rice
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Eggs:
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons water
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
For the Vegetables:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 7 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Minute Rice as instructed on the box. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and the water together.
- Heat the butter in the skillet and add the eggs.
- Scramble over low heat until completely cooked. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a large fry pan until melted.
- Add onion, carrots and peas. Cook for 2 minutes making sure not to overcook or burn the vegetables.
- Stir in the garlic powder and pepper.
- Add the rice and soy sauce. Continue stirring and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Fold in the eggs and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
Notes
- You can add in protein, like chicken or pork.
- Use day leftover rice for best results.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 3mg