Fried rice is the perfect weekday dinner choice. Simple, healthy and quick! There are only a couple of things you need: a wok, some leftover rice, some fresh veggies, leftover roast meat (optional) and that’s about it! Rice is also gluten-free, filling and flavorful! Fried rice recipes are very versatile. You can use whatever you have in the fridge and that’s why you will rarely ever make the same fried rice twice!
We have collected 10 of the best quick fried rice recipes to start with, check them out:
Bacon and Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients: oil, eggs, lean bacon, onion, cooked rice, salt, sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine (optional), black pepper, scallions. Full recipe at thewoksoflife.com
Butter Fried Rice
Ingredients: butter, brown onion, garlic, Frankfurt, frozen mixed vegetables (peas, sweet corn & carrots), cooked rice, light soy sauce (to taste), spring onion, sunny side up eggs. Full recipe at fussfreecooking.com
Gluten Free Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients: carrots, green bell pepper, sweet onion, olive oil or avocado oil, chicken, eggs, pepper, salt, cooked rice, gluten free soy sauce or Tamari, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, frozen peas, green onions (optional). Full recipe at evolvingtable.com
Gumbo Fried Rice
Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, kielbasa or andouille sausage, shrimp, Creole seasoning, onion, green bell pepper, celery, green onions, eggs, chicken broth, ground turmeric, garlic powder, salt, pepper, long grain white rice. Full recipe at iowagirleats.com
Hawaiian Inspired Fried Rice
Ingredients: basmati rice, bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, pineapple, red onion, Portuguese sausage or Spanish chorizo, chicken breast, coconut oil, salsa verde, cilantro, lime & avocado for serving. Full recipe at playswellwithbutter.com
Kimchi Fried Rice
Ingredients: kimchi, kimchi juice, gochujang, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cooked short-grain rice, vegetable oil, scallion, sunny side up eggs. Full recipe at norecipes.com
Leftover Roast Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients: soy sauce, sugar, sea salt flakes, sesame oil, peanut oil, onion, carrot, broccoli stalk, cauliflower, ginger, leftover cooked roast pork, cooked rice, spring onions, red chilli (optional), coriander, lime. Full recipe at kidseatbyshanai.com
Mexican Kidney Bean Fried Rice
Ingredients: olive oil, onion, bell peppers, purple cabbage, mixed veggies or shredded meatless vegan chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, corn kernels, green chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder, liquid smoke, cooked brown rice, salt. Full recipe at connoisseurusveg.com
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Ingredients: pineapple, uncooked rice, oil, fish sauce, curry powder, brown sugar, shallots, garlic, red chili pepper, egg, frozen peas, roasted cashews, raisins, green onion, coriander. Full recipe at cookingtheglobe.com
Vegan Fried Rice
Ingredients: brown rice, miso paste (optional), tamari sauce, coconut sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, green beans, onion, sweet corn, carrot. Full recipe at whatieat.info
