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Fried rice can be an easy and delicious meal that can be made from leftover rice, but not everyone knows how to make it.
Steps
This recipe is a basic outline of how to make a really easy version of fried rice, it will probably not be as good as the kind in restaurants, and can be improvised on.
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Take the leftover cold rice out of the fridge. The rice will be cold.
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Get out a frying pan and put in on the burner, turn on the burner and add just enough vegetable oil to thinly coat most of the pan.Advertisement -
Add rice to the pan, and stir it around with a spatula for about two minutes, do not turn the burner on too high, you don't want the rice to burn.
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Use the spatula to push the rice to one half of the pan, then push the pan to the side of the burner so that the empty side of the pan is in the middle of the burner.
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Turn up the burner high and add whisked eggs, stirring them with quick and choppy pushes of the spatula until the egg is cooked and in small pieces.
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Add frozen vegetable medley to the pan, move it back to the center of the burner and turn the heat down slightly. Mix all the ingredients together until everything is cooked and hot.
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Add soy sauce and sesame oil to taste. Stir it all up, and it's now ready to serve.
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Bring the frozen rice out of the freezer to defrost.
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Slice onions, and any other veggies you want to add.
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In a separate bowl, break eggs (as many as you think appropriate for the amount of rice). Season to taste with salt, pepper, curry, etc.
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Using a little butter in a frying pan, fry the onions and the other veggies.
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Add the rice and fry for a few minutes.
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Add the eggs to the mix. Cook till it is not soggy anymore.
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Add soy sauce for taste. Serve.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow to slice onions for beginners?Community AnswerStart by cutting the onion in half. Then run the knife horizontally through the onion making sure it cuts through it. And there you have sliced onions.
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QuestionMust it be leftover rice?Community AnswerIt is not compulsory. But if you're using dry, uncooked rice, you must boil it first.
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Tips
- It is helpful to have all the ingredients on the counter, the dish can cook pretty fast if the heat is turned up high enough.Thanks
- If frozen broccoli or other vegetables of that size are used, frozen centers can often put a damper on the deliciousness of the meal.Thanks
- Other seasonings may include teriyaki sauce, red pepper, ketchup, and tomato sauce.Thanks
Warnings
- Always be careful when near a stove, and remember to put the frozen vegetable bag back into the freezer and wash your hands when handling eggs.Thanks
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About This Article
To make fried rice from leftover rice, start by slicing any vegetables that you want in your fried rice. In a separate bowl, whisk some eggs, add salt and pepper, then set them aside. Next, put some oil or butter in a frying pan, and fry your veggies for a few minutes on low-medium heat. Add the rice, stir everything together, then wait another few minutes. Finally, add the eggs and cook everything until you don’t see any liquid in the pan. For some tips on which seasonings you can use to take your dish to the next level, keep reading!
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