Chinese Style Fried Rice

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this irresistible Chinese-style fried rice, a restaurant-worthy dish that's quick, flavorful, and easily customizable. Made with fragrant day-old rice and packed with tender scrambled eggs, vibrant diced carrots, sweet peas, and aromatic garlic, this stir-fried favorite delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors in every bite. A splash of soy sauce and optional oyster sauce adds depth, while a touch of sesame oil lends a hint of nutty aroma. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal as a standalone meal or as the perfect complement to your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Whether you're looking to use up leftover rice or simply craving comfort food, this Chinese fried rice will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Carrots, diced
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 3 Spring onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Beat the eggs in a bowl, then pour them into the skillet. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, breaking them into small pieces. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Once hot, add the diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, white parts of the spring onions, and frozen peas. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant and the peas are heated through.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and add the cooked rice to the skillet. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and mix thoroughly with the vegetables.

Step 6

Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice. Stir well to coat evenly. Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7

Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet, along with the green parts of the spring onions. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well-combined and heated through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with additional spring onion greens, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1377.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1783.3

Total Fat 53.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3628.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 303.3mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1635.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.1%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 61.6%