The World's Easiest Fried Rice Recipe

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: day-old rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while day-old rice is often cheaper and ideal for frying.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari can be a budget-friendly gluten-free option.

Cook 2 cups of rice in a rice cooker or pot.

While the rice cooks, gather and prep the other ingredients, including whisking the eggs.

When the rice is done cooking, remove the lid and fluff it to release steam.

Add frozen vegetables to the rice, followed by tamari, toasted sesame oil, and Chinese five spice. Mix well.

Add the whisked eggs and any other protein (like cooked chicken, beef, or pork) to the mixture and mix well.

Dump the entire mixture onto a baking sheet or shallow baking pan, pat it down flat, and cover loosely with parchment paper.

Place the mixture in the fridge overnight to dry out.

The next day, heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of grape seed oil and heat for about a minute.

Test a few grains of rice in the oil to ensure it's hot; listen for the sizzle.

Dump the entire rice mixture into the hot oil and stir to fry it up, ensuring it's piping hot.

Adjust seasonings with extra tamari if needed, and serve hot garnished with green onions.

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