This Easy Fried Rice has always been one of the most-loved recipes on my site! I have made different versions, but this classic recipe is the one everyone keeps coming back to because it’s so easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice *
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion 1 small onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
- 2Â lightly beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional
Instructions
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Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 cup chopped white onion, and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots. Cook until tender.
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Slide the vegetables to the side and pour 2 lightly beaten eggs onto the other side of the skillet. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
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Add 3 cups cooked rice * to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce on top. Stir the rice and veggie mixture until warmed through and combined.
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Top with 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
*Day old cold rice works best and prevents the rice from being mushy.
Originally Posted on November 11, 2018
Updated on 3/31/25
Nutrition
Calories:Â 144kcalCarbohydrates:Â 21gProtein:Â 4gFat:Â 5gSaturated Fat:Â 1gPolyunsaturated Fat:Â 2gMonounsaturated Fat:Â 2gTrans Fat:Â 0.004gCholesterol:Â 41mgSodium:Â 282mgPotassium:Â 113mgFiber:Â 1gSugar:Â 1gVitamin A:Â 1737IUVitamin C:Â 4mgCalcium:Â 23mgIron:Â 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.