Description
Bring the flavors of hibachi-style cooking to your kitchen with this quick and easy Fried Rice Recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, you can whip this up in under 35 minutes using just a handful of staple ingredients like rice, fresh vegetables, and soy sauce. Customize it with your favorite proteins such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a personalized twist that will impress everyone at the dinner table. This versatile dish can be served as a hearty main course or as a delightful side to complement your favorite Asian meals. Enjoy the colorful medley of veggies and the rich flavors that make this fried rice a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Mix softened butter with soy sauce in a small bowl until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and scramble the egg until fully cooked; set aside.
- In the same skillet, stir-fry carrots, peas, and onions until tender (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add oil to the skillet; once hot, add chilled rice and cook until warm and slightly crispy.
- Drizzle the butter-soy sauce mixture over the rice and toss to coat evenly.
- Gently fold in sautéed veggies and scrambled egg; adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg