Easy Fried Rice

Sister Giang Pham
Growing up in a country of rice, this Vietnamese-inspired fried rice recipe is absolutely my favourite. It is quick and easy to make and you can add your favorite ingredients. It is so delicious!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories 487 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pan suitable for frying

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice (leftover rice is a key)
  • 2 eggs, whisked
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 sausages, grilled and diced
  • 2 pieces of barbecued chicken or pork, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • salt, sugar and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large pan until very hot, about 2 minutes, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • Beat eggs with 2 teaspoons water, stirring to form large curds, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cut into slices
  • Continue to heat the pan with 2 tablespoons cooking oil, add minced garlic until light brown. Add carrots, peas and cook, about 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, diced sausages, diced chicken/pork stirring about 3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt, sugar, pepper and soy sauce. Stir in the remaining green onions.
Keyword asian, rice