Chinese dish made from cooked rice, vegetables, and often meat or seafood are very popular and sought after globally.
Here’s a simple recipe to make delicious Chinese fried rice:
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cooked rice (preferably leftover or day-old)
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
– 1 small onion, diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, corn)
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: cooked meat or seafood (e.g., chicken, shrimp, pork)
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add diced onion and minced garlic and stir-fry until they are translucent.
3. Add mixed vegetables and cooked meat or seafood (if using) and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan.
5. Pour beaten eggs into the other side and scramble them until cooked through.
6. Mix eggs with vegetables.
7. Add cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
8. Stir-fry rice with vegetables and eggs for about 5 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
9. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir-fry for another minute.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips:
– Use leftover or day-old rice to make the best Chinese fried rice.
– Customize with your favorite vegetables, meat, or seafood.
– Adjust soy sauce and seasoning to taste.
– Stir-fry quickly over high heat to prevent rice from becoming mushy.
Happy cooking!
