Easy Fried Rice
A tasty, healthy alternative to store-bought takeaways - plus it's cheaper too. Use any combination of vegetables you have on hand - fresh, frozen or canned.
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Ingredients
Method
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 rashers lean bacon, chopped
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons low-salt soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 2 carrots, grated (optional)
- 2 courgettes, grated
- 4 sticks celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and corn
- Heat a non-stick wok or fry pan. Spray with a little oil.
- Add beaten eggs to hot pan. Cook, stirring gently, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs from the pan and put aside to use later.
- Spray the pan with a little more oil. Add onions and bacon. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is transparent and the bacon is lightly browned.
- Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes. If the rice is stuck together, gently break apart with a spoon.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sweet chili sauce.
- Next add the vegetables and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are warm. Add a little water if the mixture is too dry and sticking to the pan.
- When the vegetables are heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan and gently mix through.
Tips and FAQs
Try using some diced cooked sausage, ham, or chicken for a change of flavour instead of bacon.
Use up leftovers with this easy recipe - almost any vegetables or cooked meat will do.
What is the trick to fried rice?
Using cold leftover rice! If you use just-made hot rice, your fried rice will not get the same result.
Which rice is best for fried rice?
We prefer long grain white rice such as jasmine for the best fried rice!