Quick Chinese Fried Rice

Transform your leftovers into a savory masterpiece with this Quick Chinese Fried Rice! Perfect for busy weeknights, this delicious recipe combines day-old white rice with vibrant frozen mixed vegetables, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a flavorful medley of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame or vegetable oil. Ready in just 20 minutes, it delivers classic takeout flavors in the comfort of your home, with less sodium and total customization. Topped with fresh green onions for a crisp, aromatic finish, this easy fried rice is a family favorite that's ideal as a standalone dish or a versatile side to your favorite Asian-inspired meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked white rice (preferably chilled, day-old)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the skillet, and scramble them until fully cooked, breaking them into small pieces. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula as you mix it with the vegetables.

Step 6

Drizzle the soy sauce evenly over the rice and stir until well combined.

Step 7

Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet and mix thoroughly with the rice and vegetables.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring again to ensure everything is evenly distributed.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat, and sprinkle the finely chopped green onions over the fried rice for added freshness and flavor.

Step 10

Serve immediately, optionally garnished with an extra drizzle of soy sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1418.7 grams (1418.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1936

Total Fat 41.70g	53%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 3448mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 328.40g	119%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 12.80g
Protein 53.00g	106%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 263mg	20%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1288mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.7%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 69.1%