Fried Rice – Don’t LOSE This Recipe 🍚🔥
If there’s one recipe you should never forget, it’s this perfect homemade Fried Rice. Simple, fast, budget-friendly, and better than takeout, this dish has saved countless weeknight dinners in my kitchen. Once you make it this way, you’ll understand why everyone says “This tastes just like restaurant fried rice… or better!”
Fried rice isn’t just a recipe — it’s a life skill. It turns leftover rice into gold, works with whatever you have in the fridge, and comes together in under 20 minutes. Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal-prepping for the week, or craving comfort food, this is the kind of dish you’ll make again and again.
⭐ Why This Fried Rice Recipe Works
Uses simple pantry ingredients
Ready in 15–20 minutes
Perfect for leftover rice
Customizable: chicken, shrimp, beef, or veggie
Tastes just like (or better than) takeout
Great for meal prep & busy nights
This is the no-fail method that gives you fluffy rice, bold flavor, and zero sogginess.
📝 Ingredients (Basic Version)
3 cups cold cooked rice (day-old is best)
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
2 eggs, beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½–1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Green onions for garnish
Optional add-ins:
Chicken, shrimp, beef, ham, or tofu
👩🍳 How to Make Perfect Fried Rice
Heat the pan or wok on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil.
Scramble the eggs quickly, remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add vegetables (and protein if using). Cook until just tender.
Add the cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry on high heat.
Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, pepper, and salt.
Return the eggs, toss everything together.
Finish with green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired.
🔥 High heat is the secret — it gives that authentic fried rice flavor!
💡 Pro Tips You Shouldn’t Skip
Always use cold, day-old rice
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Taste before adding salt (soy sauce is salty)
High heat = better flavor
Cook fast and keep things moving
🍽 Variations You’ll Love
Chicken Fried Rice: Add cooked diced chicken
Shrimp Fried Rice: Toss shrimp in first, remove, add back at end
Vegetable Fried Rice: Double the veggies, skip the meat
Spicy Fried Rice: Add chili paste or red pepper flakes
Garlic Butter Fried Rice: Finish with a knob of butter
🥡 Better Than Takeout
Once you master this recipe, you’ll stop ordering fried rice. It’s cheaper, healthier, and endlessly customizable. Plus, it’s the perfect way to reduce food waste and stretch leftovers into a satisfying meal.
This is the kind of recipe people ask for after the first bite — so save it, screenshot it, and don’t lose it.
👉 If you love easy, comforting recipes like this, leave a 🍚 YUMMY in the comments and share it with someone who loves fried rice as much as you do!
