Learn how to make fried rice with this classic recipe. It only takes 15 minutes to make, it's easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, and it's SO flavorful and delicious!
Recipe by Ali on July 10, 2017
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
4.9 stars ( reviews)
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large eggs, whisked
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 small white onion, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and black pepper
4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer short-grain white rice)
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3-4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Steps
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan* over medium-high heat until melted. Add egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate.
Add an additional 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft. Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and stir until combined. Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. (I like to let the rice rest for a bit between stirs so that it can crisp up on the bottom.) Then add in the eggs and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil until combined. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Reviews
Sue on 2025-10-16 (5 stars): Delicious and easy. Thanks!
Natalie on 2025-11-22 (5 stars): My go-to fried rice recipe! Thank-you!
Robin on 2025-12-01 (5 stars): My family loves this fried rice. I add chicken to it to make it a complete meal.
