Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

Why Make This Recipe

Sometimes, we just crave the delicious taste of restaurant-style fried rice. Instead of ordering takeout, you can easily make it at home with simple ingredients you already have. It’s quicker, cheaper, and even better in flavor.

Making your own fried rice lets you control what goes into it. You can add more vegetables, use less oil, or choose your favorite protein. It’s a great way to use up leftovers too, making it both easy and budget-friendly.

Homemade fried rice is also fun to make. Once you get the basic steps down, you can whip it up anytime. Plus, you get that fresh, hot, and tasty meal right out of your own kitchen without waiting for delivery.

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How to Make Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cooked rice (preferably cold and day-old)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, peas, and carrots. Stir and cook until tender.
3. Slide the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
4. Mix the eggs and vegetables together.
5. Add the cooked rice to the pan. Stir everything together well.
6. Pour the soy sauce over the rice and stir again until everything is well coated and heated through.
7. Sprinkle with green onions if you like, then serve hot.