Easy Fried Rice

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 defrost 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.

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

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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.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup (130 g) diced bacon
• 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
• ½ cup (75 g) frozen peas
• ½ cup (100 g) frozen corn
• 4 eggs, whisked (1 egg per person)
• 3 cups (675 g) 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)

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Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat.
2. Add the bacon and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
3. Add the peas and corn. Cook for a further 1 minute, stirring until the peas and corn are just thawed.
4. 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.
5. Add the rice, spring onion, sesame oil and tamari to the pan. Stir gently to combine and heat the rice through if needed.
6. Serve topped with crispy fried shallots, if using.

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. 

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Category: rice, side dish, easy fried rice
• Method: pan
• Cuisine: Asian