How to Make Fried Rice

What is the preferred type of rice for making fried rice?

What is the purpose of adding oil to the skillet at the beginning?

How should you cook the beaten eggs in the skillet?

What is the purpose of breaking up clumps of rice with a spatula?

Why is it recommended to customize the fried rice with additional vegetables or protein?

What is the purpose of adding soy sauce to the fried rice?

How should you combine the scrambled eggs with the fried rice?

What is the recommended way to serve the fried rice?

Why should you adjust the soy sauce amount to your taste?

What is the purpose of garnishing the fried rice with chopped green onions or cilantro?

Ingredients for Fried Rice

2 cups of cooked rice (preferably leftover rice)
2 tablespoons of cooking oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 cup of peas
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sliced chicken, shrimp, or sausage

Cooking Fried Rice

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and swirl to coat the pan
Cook the eggs, let it cook undisturbed until the edges start to set, then scramble until fully cooked
Remove scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside
Saute the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent
Add diced carrots and peas to the skillet, stir-fry until tender-crisp
Add cooked rice to the skillet, break up any clumps, and stir-fry until heated through and slightly crispy
Drizzle soy sauce over the rice and season with salt and pepper according to your taste

Serving and Tips

Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, stir everything together, and serve
Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired
Use cold leftover rice for best results
Customize fried rice with additional vegetables or protein of your choice
Adjust soy sauce amount to your preference for saltiness

A step-by-step guide to preparing fried rice with ingredients and cooking instructions. Learn to make a delicious and easy meal with leftover rice and various optional ingredients.