If you鈥檝e ever wondered how to make fried rice, this recipe is all you need to he on hand. It features all the fried rice staples, such as chicken, stir-fry-ready veggies and a sauce made with soy sauce, chicken broth, pepper and ginger that adds the best texture and taste to this rice dish. Crispy bacon and fried eggs add the final touch, resulting in a mouthwatering homemade fried rice dish that鈥檒l satisfy your take-out crings鈥攅specially when it鈥檚 served alongside other homemade Chinese take-out forites!
Easy Fried Rice Ingredients
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In a small bowl, combine the eggs and salt, whisking thoroughly to combine them. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, scramble the eggs in 1 teaspoon of the oil, breaking the eggs into small pieces. Remove them from the skillet and set them aside.
Step 2: Stir-fry the rice and vegetables
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons canola oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the rice over medium-high heat for five minutes, then add the vegetables, onions and garlic. Continue to stir-fry, mixing well, for an additional five minutes. Add the chicken, and stir-fry until the meat is heated through, three to five minutes.
Step 3: Make the sauce
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In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, broth, pepper and ginger. Add the sauce to the rice mixture, stirring to coat.
Step 4: Add the bacon and eggs
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Finally, add the cooked and crumbled bacon and fold in the eggs, stirring gently but thoroughly to combine. Heat through completely, until your stir-fry is sizzling and ready to serve.
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Store any leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the fridge (or, if you鈥檙e using take-out leftovers, just pop it back in the white boxes you brought the rice home in).
How long does easy fried rice last?While we doubt they鈥檒l last this long in your fridge (this recipe is too tasty!), you can keep any leftovers in the fridge for three to four days. Vegetarian fried rice can last longer, but do note that the longer you store leftovers, the more dried out they become. To oid too-dry fried rice, rewarm it using a tablespoon or two of water per cup of rice.
Easy Fried Rice Tips
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Leftover rice really is the best option here. In fact, freshly cooked rice is moist and sticky, whereas leftover rice is drier and has the optimal texture for making this fried dish.
What type of rice should I use for this easy fried rice recipe?While day-old rice is best, what聽type聽of rice matters too. If you he any leftover rice in those little white boxes from Chinese takeout, use them鈥攖his is the perfect dish to use that up. Typically, Chinese restaurants use jasmine rice or another medium or long grain rice. As it turns out, medium grain white rice is the best, because it has a mild flor and it typically doesn鈥檛 clump together when you鈥檙e frying it up in the pan.
What else should I serve with fried rice?Fried rice is a Chinese dish, so ideally, serve other Chinese food forites alongside it. Some particularly notable recipes include honey walnut shrimp and homemade pork dumplings.
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