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I always make extra rice when I’m cooking it for a dish and either freeze the additional rice for a later meal (rice freezes beautifully, and you can thaw it quickly in the microwave!) or save the leftovers for this Easy Fried Rice recipe. The kids love it, and it makes for a super quick lunch or the perfect side to an Asian-inspired dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you may already have at home, yet it packs a ton of flavour, making it one of the BEST fried rice recipes you will try. This dish is also great for customising; add different veggies or protein depending on what you prefer.

Easy Fried Rice Recipe

Can Easy Fried Rice be made ahead of time?

Yes, if freshly cooked rice is used, the rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.

Is Easy Fried Rice suitable for leftovers?

Yes, Easy Fried Rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave.

Easy Fried Rice Recipe

Easy Fried Rice

Author: Nicole
4.7 from 3 votes
“Omg, I love the taste and simplicity of this fried rice recipe!”
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Easy Fried Rice makes a lovely light meal on its own, or you can serve it as a side to an Asian-inspired meal.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 130 g (1 cup) diced bacon
  • 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
  • 75 g (½ cup) frozen peas
  • 100 g (½ cup) frozen corn
  • 4 eggs, whisked (1 egg per person)
  • 675 g (3 cups) cooked rice (day-old or freshly made)
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
  • Crispy fried shallots, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat.
  • Add the bacon and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the peas and corn. Cook for a further 1 minute, stirring until the peas and corn are just thawed.
  • Push the ingredients to one side of the pan and add the egg. Cook for 2–3 minutes until firm, using a spatula to break up into pieces.
  • Add the rice, spring onion, sesame oil and tamari to the pan. Stir gently to combine and heat the rice through if needed.
  • Serve topped with crispy fried shallots, if using.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Easy Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
496
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
164
mg
55
%
Sodium
 
1398
mg
61
%
Potassium
 
284
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
 
442
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes

Recipe notes

MAKE AHEAD

If freshly cooked rice is used, the fried rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave. 

LEFTOVERS

If freshly cooked rice is used, the fried rice can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge completely overnight before use. Reheat in the microwave. 

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Course easy fried rice, entrée, lunch, Main Course, rice, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian