How to Make Fried Rice
Fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences with a variety of ingredients. Here’s a simple recipe to make this mouthwatering delight:
Ingredients:
– Cooked rice (preferably cold or day-old rice)
– Assorted vegetables (diced carrots, peas, bell peppers, onions, or any other veggies of your choice)
– Protein (optional) (diced chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu)
– Eggs (2 to 3, beaten)
– Soy sauce (2 to 3 tablespoons)
– Cooking oil (vegetable oil or sesame oil)
– Garlic (2 to 3 cloves, minced)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional garnishes (chopped green onions or cilantro)
Instructions:
- If using fresh rice, cook it according to package instructions and let it cool completely. Day-old rice works best for fried rice as it is less sticky.
- Prepare your vegetables by washing, peeling, and dicing them into bite-sized pieces. If using protein, ensure it is cooked and cut into small pieces.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of cooking oil, swirling it to coat the surface.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the hot oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- If using protein, cook it until fully done, then remove it from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed, then add the diced vegetables. Stir-fry until they are tender-crisp.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the space. Let them set for a few seconds, then gently scramble with a spatula.
- Add the cold-cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry it with the vegetables and eggs.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and continue stir-frying until all ingredients are well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the soy sauce for desired saltiness.
- If you’re adding cooked protein back in, do so now and stir it in.
- Once everything is heated through and well-mixed, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve the fried rice hot and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired.
Remember, this is a basic recipe, and you can personalize it by adding diced pineapple, cashews, or different spices to suit your taste. Enjoy the deliciousness of your homemade fried rice!
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