Cook this Fried Rice recipe in the morning to give everyone a breakfast to remember!
It goes with almost any dish you can think of. In fact, it’s already complete with veggies and meat for a whole meal. You will love how colorful and aromatic it is, too.
The secret to the best-tasting Fried Rice is stir-frying everything at the right time. Using leftover rice, you can make the perfect Fried Rice at home!
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Whenever you want a hearty and filling meal, don’t forget to cook Fried Rice. It’s easy, quick, and simple – great for everyday meals and celebrations!
How to Make Leftover Fried Rice
Once you taste Fried Rice, your leftover rice will never go to waste again. Just add vegetables, meat, and seasoning to give it a new and fun flavor!
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Ingredients
What do you need to cook the Yummieliciouz version of Fried Rice?
Leftover rice
Put your leftover rice to good use by cooking it on the next day. Frying it will give the dish a fluffy and loose texture, just like the traditional fried rice in Asia.
I use basmati rice, but you can use whatever cooked grains are available to you. Just keep it in the fridge or freezer to store overnight.
You can also use leftover rice for Coconut Rice to give the dish a distinct nutty and fun flavor!
Eggs
Your fried rice will surely taste better with eggs. These will give the rice a richer flavor, color, and even texture. Eggs also add a filling effect to satisfy your appetite.
If you love eggs with rice, then I suggest cooking Fried Eggs to go with the fried rice!
Chicken hotdog
Give the fried rice a touch of smoky and savory flavors with chicken hot dogs. In fact, it makes the dish a whole meal on its own. You will certainly love its meaty goodness mixed into the rice.
Aside from adding them to rice, you can also use hot dogs to make Crispy Hot Dogs, Breakfast Sandwich, and Noodles and Egg Stir Fry.
Spring onion
Garnish the fried rice with spring onions to give it a mildly sweet, pungent, and fresh flavor. These will also give the dish a vibrant color and fragrant aroma.
Do you have any leftover spring onions? Use them for Chicken Fried Bulgur or Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry next time!
Mixed bell peppers
You won’t believe how much better the dish will be with bell peppers. They’re great for giving recipes aroma, color, and different flavors.
I suggest using red, yellow, and green bell peppers for a rich taste. Red and yellow bell peppers have a sweet and fruity flavor, while green bell peppers taste slightly grassy.
Garlic
When it comes to Asian fried rice recipes, sauteing garlic is a must. You can actually make fried rice just with garlic and seasoning. It also gives the dish a pungent flavor and aroma.
Try frying it with your rice to realize how much better your rice will be with this aromatic!
Scotch bonnet
If you want to add a kick of spice to the rice, then I suggest adding a scotch bonnet. It’s not just hot and spicy, but it also has a mildly sweet and fruity flavor.
Chili flakes are also good options for giving the fried rice a spicy taste. These will taste well with the sweet and smoky toppings!
Coconut oil
Always use good-quality oil to fry your rice. It doesn’t just cook the rice, but it also adds flavor. Taste of Asian Food suggests using palm or peanut oil, too.
You can also use this to cook Coconut Buns and Couscous!
Seasoning
One of the secrets to the best fried rice is the seasoning blend. In this recipe, I suggest using mixed herbs, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, chicken stock cubes, and sea salt.
I’m sure these herbs and spices will take your fried rice to the next level!
After trying different fried rice recipes, these ingredients have given be the best results. Everyone in my family absolutely love it and I’m sure your family will love it too!
Directions
Here’s everything you need to do to cook Fried Rice:
- Dice the chicken hotdogs, garlic, scotch bonnet, spring onion, and mixed bell peppers using a knife.
- Loosen up the leftover rice with your hands or a spatula.
- Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over a low fire for a minute.
- Saute the garlic, scotch bonnet, and spring onion with a turner.
- Then, add the diced chicken hot dogs.
- Season them with mixed herbs, curry powder, salt, and all-purpose seasoning.
- Stir fry for two minutes.
- Add the bell peppers and season with the chicken stock cube.
- Once well mixed, toss the leftover rice and spring onions and stir fry for three minutes.
- Put everything to the side and add coconut oil to the left space.
- Fry the eggs, and move the egg around to scramble once half-cooked.
- Then, slowly add the rice.
- Once content with the seasoning and doneness, serve the leftover Fried Rice!
Have you ever seen and tasted such flavorful, delicious, and satisfying Fried Rice? It’s almost a meal on its own!
Tips
Chicken Hotdogs
- According to The Spruce Eats, keep hot dogs in the fridge for up to several days.
- Once opened, transfer the hotdogs to resealable bags and use them within three days.
- Store them in the freezer for up to several weeks.
Spring onion
Buying spring onion
- In an article in Epicurious, buy spring onions with a small bulb attached.
- They should also feel stiff and must be without signs of wilting.
Storing spring onion
- Spring onions can only be left at room temperature for up to two days for a longer shelf life.
- Otherwise, place them in resealable bags and refrigerate them to use within a week.
Bell peppers and scotch bonnet
Buying bell peppers and scotch bonnet
- Go for bell peppers and scotch bonnet with shiny, smooth, and clear skin.
- They should also feel heavy for their weight.
Buying bell peppers and scotch bonnet
- Store the bell peppers in mesh bags and refrigerate them to use within two weeks.
How to Cook and Store Rice
One of the most important steps in cooking rice is to rinse the rice to remove excess starch.
- Rinse it thrice or until the water is clear.
- Then, put the rice in a pot and season it if preferred.
- Pour in water proportionate to the rice.
- Bring it to a boil over medium-low heat.
- Let it cook for at least 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.
According to Delicious Magazine, you can store the rice by spreading it over a baking sheet to let it cool. Once cooled at room temperature, place it in a container to refrigerate or freeze.
Refrigerated rice can last up to four days, while frozen cooked rice can be used within several weeks or even months.
Fried Rice Variations
Aside from the ingredients mentioned in this recipe, you can also use alternatives for each ingredient.
For instance, you can replace chicken hot dogs with smoked turkey, chunks of chicken, meat, beef, pork, fish, mackerel, tuna, and other protein-rich food.
On the other hand, for vegetables, you may try using carrots, green beans, sweet corn, green chili, onion, garden peas, asparagus, and more.
Meanwhile, for the seasoning, you can use soy sauce, black pepper, oyster sauce, sesame oil, butter, white pepper, bay leaves, cumin, mace, coriander leaf, cardamom, fenugreek, etc.
Recommended Tools
- Frying pan: Cook the fried rice in a frying pan.
- Knife: Slightly ingredients with the help of a knife.
- Cutting board: Prepare the fresh vegetables on a cutting board.
- Wooden spatula: Break the fried eggs apart using a spatula.
- Turner: Stir fry everything with a turner.
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How to Serve Fried Rice
Have a good meal by serving Fried rice with any of your favorite dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I suggest serving it with the following:
If you want to eat this for lunch or dinner, then I suggest serving it with any of the following:
For drinks, it is best to serve them with fresh juices such as:
Limit your fried rice consumption to one cup per day.
Storage Tips
- At room temperature: Fried rice is best eaten within two hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the secret to good fried rice?
According to The Christian Science Monitor, good fried rice is cooked using leftover rice from medium to long-grain varieties.
It is best for frying in a heated wok with adequate oil to prevent the rice from becoming soggy. Moreover, it is important to season it with the right herbs and spices.
How is fried rice created?
To make fried rice, you will need leftover rice, herbs, spices, vegetables, and meat or protein. Cook your rice in the evening to achieve a loose texture in the morning.
Prepare the ingredients for frying. Use oil with high-smoke point for high-heat cooking. Then, fry the ingredients according to which ones cook longest.
Add the rice last and season as needed. Once you’re happy with the taste, your fried rice is ready to serve!
What makes fried rice taste better?
If you want to take your fried rice recipe to the next level, then you can add soy sauce or sesame oil. There are also plenty of other seasonings you can add to the dish.
Is it fry rice or fried rice?
It is called “Fried Rice” because the rice is fried in different ingredients like hot dogs, eggs, and vegetables. This is a traditional Chinese delicacy that you will surely love!
Easy Fried Rice from Leftover (VIDEO)
Ingredients
For the Stir fry
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ scotch bonnet – chopped/ minced (optional)
- 1 spring onion – sliced
- 3 chicken hotdogs (roughly chopped)
- ½ tsp mixed herbs
- ½ tsp curry powder
- A pinch salt
- ½ tsp all-purpose seasoning
- ½ red bell peppers
- ½ green bell peppers
- ½ yellow bell peppers
- 1 stock cube
- 2 cups leftover cooked rice (or 12 -14 spoons) cooked rice
For fried eggs
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 eggs (medium-sized)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.Dice the chicken hotdogs, garlic, scotch bonnet, spring onion, and mixed bell peppers. You can break the cooked rice apart with your hands or a spatula for easier cooking later.
- Fry the rice. Allow coconut oil to heat over a low fire. Saute the garlic, scotch bonnet, and spring onion for a minute. Then, add the diced chicken hot dog and season with mixed herbs, curry powder, salt, and all-purpose seasoning. Stir fry for 2 minutes.Incorporate the chopped mixed bell peppers and season with the chicken stock cube. Once well combined, toss the leftover rice and spring onions and stir fry for 3 minutes. Push the ingredients aside and add coconut oil to the left space. Fry the eggs, and move the egg around to scramble once half-cooked. Then, slowly incorporate it into the rice. Once content with the seasoning and doneness, serve the leftover fried rice!
Video
Notes
- You can also season everything with soy sauce instead of the herbs and spices mentioned in the recipe.
- Use alternatives for the rice, hotdogs, vegetables, and seasoning for a fried rice version of your own.
- It is best to use cooked rice for frying because of the loose texture and quality. Cooked rice is also easier to combine with fried rice ingredients.
- Fried rice can be cooked with either butter or oil. Butter gives a creamy and mildly sweet flavor, whereas the oil gives it a touch of smokiness.
- The important thing is to use an adequate amount to prevent the fried rice from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
