
Rice is one of the most versatile staples in every cuisine, and fried rice, particularly, takes all familiar flavors into one nice dish! Imagine freshly cooked rice with vegetables and full of taste: it is all included in one bowl! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, cooking fried rice is like a child game. Now the best part is, it’s ridiculously easy! You can include anything which is available with you and which needs to be used up. Who’s ready for some cooking? Feel free to join me in this simple fried rice recipe that is truly addictive and you’ll find people going for seconds
Why Fried Rice?
Fried rice is convenient in many ways, not only is it delicious. One can make use of the stale rice and dry vegetables available, it does not take long to prepare as in 20 minutes and most importantly it is versatile. Erase rice but add more. Your preferred proteins and vegetables can be added hence making it ideal for any meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need
When making fried rice, prepare basic ingredients that include 3 cups of cooked rice preferably cold rice for better texture, 1 cup of vegetables like peas, carrots, bell peppers, and 1 cup of optional protein chicken, shrimp, tofu or eggs, and that approximations will certainly fit the bill. Other items you will need are 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame sauce for flavor, 2 garlic cloves minced, medium onion diced and cut green onion for garnish. Extra may be added such as minced ginger, chili sauce if you like it spicy or nuts such as peanuts and cashews for crunch.
Tools You’ll Need
It is important to have the appropriate tools for the convenience of your cooking. You need a wok or a large skillet to cook everything evenly, a spatula for stirring and flipping, a knife with a chopping board for cutting, and measuring cups and spoons for measurements.
A Complete Step By Step Guide to Cooking Fried Rice

Step 1: Prepare All the Ingredients Before you proceed to cook, it is advisable that you do every bit of chopping and measuring. Pi chop and unslice onions, minced garlic and curd ginger chopped any other vegetables, and prepare your protein in a suitable cutting format.
Step 2: Heat the Pan Place your wok or skillet on a medium to high flame and pour in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Just give it time to warm slowly.
Step 3: (For the Protein) Add the protein which has been prepared into the pan only after all the preparation is done. Take the protein out and place it on a plate.
Step 4: Saute the Vegetables In the same pan add some more oil if necessary. In a hot pan, onion garlic and ginger are added to the oil for about two minutes until they are fragrant. Next, put your veggies and cook for another 3-4 minutes, constantly mixing.
Step 5: Pour the Rice Take the cooked rice and break all the clumps before adding it to the pan. The rice should only be mixed in with the vegetables in the bowl– no soy sauce yet. After about 5 minutes, the rice should start to get a little golden and crispy.
Step 6: Bring Everything Together
Return the cooked protein to the pan. Combine thoroughly and let it simmer for one more minute. Adjust the seasonings as per your taste.
Step 7: Present has come.
Let it cool and while serving garnish with chopped green spring onion and also you may add any other garnishes of your choice. It is enjoyed while hot.
Tips for Accomplishing Perfect Fried Rice.

If you prefer fried rice, there is a trick of using the day before cooked and cooled rice. Avoid using a large pan, if the list of ingredients is lengthy, divide it into several portions and finish the cooking. Keep the heat on high and you will achieve that ‘fried’ taste.
Conclusion
Becoming familiar with the method of cooking fried rice is not only pleasant but also rather useful in the sense that it is a tasty meal that can be quite versatile. With this guide, you are well aware of all the tips and tricks to make fried rice a regular culinary practice in your home.
FAQs.
Can I use brown rice instead of regular rice for making fried rice?
Sure! Who doesn’t like brown? It is healthier for a change. Just make sure that you cook the brown rice thoroughly, and let it chill completely before using.
What to make from the leftovers?
First off, there is fried rice, and it can be stored in the fridge for 3 days. It can be heated rapidly in a frying pan or microwave oven.
Vegetable fried rice.
Of course! Skip the meat or dairy and only use tofu, and be certain there is no animal product in your soy sauce.
What should I do to heat it up?
Toss in some hot sauce or add some fresh green chili peppers to the cooking process to turn up the heat!