Easy 15 Minute Homemade Quick Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of those side dishes that I make countless times, it’s simply delicious and incredibly versatile. Honestly, I love it so much that whenever I’m cooking rice, I always make a bit extra just so I’ll have leftovers for fried rice later. This is absolutely a banger of a recipe that transforms day-old rice into something spectacular in no time!

The secret ingredient for perfect fried rice is actually day-old cooked rice, yes, you need rice that’s had some time to dry out after cooking (usually overnight in the fridge). Almost any rice works beautifully for fried rice. I know the most common choice is sushi rice or other short-grain varieties, but in Thailand they use Thai jasmine rice, and in India they use basmati. Any rice will do, it just changes the final texture slightly. If you prefer denser fried rice, go with short-grain, if you like it drier with more separated grains, choose basmati or parboiled rice.

This recipe proves that you don’t need fancy ingredients or hours of prep to create something absolutely delicious. With just day-old rice and a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this satisfying dish that works perfectly as a side or even a light meal. The beauty is in its simplicity and speed, let’s get cooking!

Easy 15 Minute Homemade Quick Fried Rice

Servings: 1
Time: 15mins
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★★★★★
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Oh yeah wanna make a quick delicious meal, gotta try this super fast fried rice recipe hehehe.

Ingredients

Long Grain Rice – 200g (Cooked the day before)
Onion – 1 Small
Carrot – 1/2 Small
Garlic – 3 Cloves
Egg – 1
Olive Oil – A Drizzle
Soy Sauce – A Drizzle
Cilantro – A Pinch
Pepper – A Pinch
Salt – A Pinch

Directions

Start by finely chopping the onion, carrot, and garlic, then place them in a large frying pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and sauté.

When the onion begins to brown, add the rice (already cooked and dry) and mix. Let it fry a little, adding a little more olive oil if necessary.
When the rice begins to toast, whisked the egg with a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
Push the rice to one side and add the egg, let it cook and then crumble it into strips and mix it into the rice.

Season with a dash of soy sauce, stir and taste, adjust with salt and pepper and that’s it, serve with a pinch of chopped cilantro on top, enjoy.

Notes: The day-old rice rule is non-negotiable – freshly cooked rice will turn mushy. Let that rice chill overnight in the fridge for the perfect texture.

Use the largest skillet you have so the rice can actually fry instead of steam.

High heat is your friend, once you add the rice, don’t be afraid to let it get a little crispy and toasted for maximum flavor.

Throw in any leftover vegetables, proteins, or herbs you have lying around. This recipe is incredibly forgiving.

Scrambling the egg separately first gives you better control over the texture rather than just cracking it directly into the rice.

This recipe for Easy 15 Minute Homemade Quick Fried Rice was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Arroz Frito com Ovo Rápido foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.