Easy Homemade Fried Rice in 15 Minutes

I love… Well… I love many things, and fried rice is definitely one of them! This delicious fried rice recipe has become my go-to solution for those nights when I need a complete meal fast. There’s just one secret you need to know: you absolutely need day-old cooked rice. Making fried rice with freshly cooked rice never turns out right, so the trick is always to make extra rice and leave the leftovers in the refrigerator overnight. This way, you’ll have perfectly dry rice that’s ideal for making fried rice the next day!

I also love fried rice because it’s an amazing leftovers recipe that transforms simple ingredients into something spectacular. You only need the day-old cooked rice, and the rest can come from anywhere in your pantry, a few strips of bacon, some vegetables, eggs, and basic seasonings. As I mentioned in the title, you can literally make a whole satisfying meal in just 15 minutes! It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something homemade but don’t have time for complicated cooking. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile, you can customise it with whatever vegetables or proteins you have on hand. Let’s check the recipe!

Easy Homemade Fried Rice in 15 Minutes

Servings: 2
Time: 15mins
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★★★★★
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Heyoooo whip out the fried rice, if i could i would have it weekly hahahah, when i remember i always make extra rice the day before so i know the day after its gonna be a good easy meal ;D

Ingredients

Rice – 4 Cups (Already Cooked a Day Before)
Bacon – 4 Slices
Onion – 1 Small
Garlic – 2 Cloves
Carrot – 1/2
Eggs – 2
Butter – 1 Tablespoon
Soy Sauce – A Few Drops
Sesame Oil – A Few Drops
Pepper – A Pinch
Salt – A Pinch

Directions

Prepare all the ingredients before you start cooking, as fried rice is usually cooked quickly over high heat so that the rice becomes golden brown.
In a frying pan or wok, add the chopped onion, carrot, garlic, and bacon with a little butter, and fry until the onion is golden brown.

Then add the rice, followed by a few drops of sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper, and salt, and fry until the rice begins to brown.

Finally, push the rice to one side and add the beaten eggs with a pinch of salt, cook them, then mix with the rice and cook a little more, taste and adjust the seasoning, and that’s it, bon appétit!

Notes: Fresh rice will become mushy. If you don’t have leftover rice, cook rice earlier in the day and spread it on a baking sheet to cool and dry out, this is essential you can’t fry wet rice!

Don’t be afraid to use medium-high to high heat – this creates the signature “wok hei” flavor and prevents soggy rice, that’s why it’s important to slice and prepare all the ingredients before starting frying the rice, because you will need to add them quickly to the pan! YES! This recipe moves fast once you start cooking, so have everything chopped and ready to go.

Feel free to add frozen peas, corn, bell peppers, or any vegetables you have on hand. Substitute bacon with ham, chicken, shrimp, or make it vegetarian by adding more eggs or tofu.

Start with less soy sauce and sesame oil – you can always add more, but you can’t take it away.

This recipe for Easy Homemade Fried Rice in 15 Minutes was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Arroz Frito de Bacon foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.