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The BEST Chinese Fried Rice (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)

This restaurant-style Chinese Fried Rice recipe is the best ever! It tastes even better than takeout and is ready to eat in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Best Fried Rice, Chinese Fried Rice, Easy Fried Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 284calories
Author: Alia Kay

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a wok or large skillet set over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, and peas. Cook for 4 minutes, until the onions and carrots are softened.
  • Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute further until fragrant.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter on the other side.
  • Add the eggs to the empty buttered side of the pan. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through. Stir to combine them with the vegetables.
  • Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, and Sriracha to the pan. Stir-fry the mixture for about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 284calories | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5591IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg