Smoky Fried Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Smoky Fried Rice, a quick and flavor-packed dish that's perfect for busy schedules. Featuring day-old jasmine rice for the perfect texture, this recipe is infused with the bold warmth of smoked paprika and a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. Fresh vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and peas mingle with aromatic garlic and ginger, while scrambled eggs add richness and protein. Stir-fried to perfection in minimal time, this dish delivers that signature wok-fried smokiness and is finished with a vibrant garnish of green onions. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side or a complete meal, Smoky Fried Rice is an easy-to-make favorite that keeps your taste buds coming back for more! Perfect for fans of quick, smoky, and Asian-inspired recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Break apart the chilled, cooked rice with your hands or a fork to remove clumps and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble them until just set, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, carrot, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the cooked rice to the other side. Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the rice and stir to distribute evenly.

Step 7

Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, stirring to coat the grains evenly. Combine the rice with the vegetables in the skillet.

Step 8

Add the scrambled eggs back into the skillet, breaking them up into small pieces as you mix them into the rice.

Step 9

Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper. Stir until everything is evenly combined and heated through.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your smoky fried rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1723.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2145.3

Total Fat 67.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.1g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3137.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 56.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 351.4mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 2036.9mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 61.6%