Basic Fried Rice With Variations Recipes

BASIC RECIPE FOR FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Lightly beat the eggs with the pepper and salt.
• Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the cooked and cooled leftover rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using a wooden spoon to break it apart. Stir in the soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired.
• When the rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly, then stir in the green onions. Serve hot.

FRIED RICE WITH TOFU

Steps:

• Combine tofu and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl and marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and carrot; cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and marinade and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice and cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
• Move all ingredients to one half of the skillet and crack eggs into the empty half. Cook for 2 minutes until eggs start to set. Mix eggs and the rest of the ingredients until well combined. Season with remaining soy sauce and sugar; mix well.
• Stir tomato into the skillet; cook and mix for 1 minute. Season with salt, white pepper, and more soy sauce if desired.

BASIC FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice. Set aside.
• In a large skillet or wok heat oil over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil and add onion. Cook until just tender.
• Move onions off to the sides of pan to form a circle and pour egg in middle. Begin scrambling the egg, and when they begin to solidify, add the rice mixture and cook 1-2 minutes.
• Add Peas, carrots, and bean sprouts (if using). Toss to combine ingredients and heat through. Serve immediately with garnish of freshly chopped green onions.

BASIC FRIED RICE - WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Dice or shred meat and vegetables.
• Heat oil in wok; stir-fry green onions.
• Add fresh vegetables and stir-fry to soften.
• Add canned vegetables and meat; stir-fry to heat and blend flavors.
• Remove from wok.
• Heat some more oil if needed, to smoking.
• Add rice and heat through completely.
• Return vegetables and meat to wok, add soy sauce, salt, sugar and sherry.
• Fold in eggs and turn off heat just as they begin to set.
• SUGGESTED combinations:.
• beef, onions and green pepper.
• bacon, onions, lettuce and tomatoes.
• chicken, onions and bean sprouts.
• chicken, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and cucumber.

EASY FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Combine eggs and salt. In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, scramble eggs in 1 teaspoon oil, breaking into small pieces. Remove from skillet and set aside. , Add remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Stir-fry rice over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add vegetables, onions and garlic; stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add chicken; stir-fry until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Combine soy sauce, broth, pepper and ginger. Add to rice; stir to coat. Add bacon and eggs; heat through.