If you’ve always wanted to know how to make fried rice with your leftovers, you’ll be relieved at how simple it is to prepare. If you’ve never heard of fried rice, it is a well-liked dish made from stir-fried rice and other ingredients. Different communities have their own versions of fried rice. Learn how to make fried rice at home and over time, you can create your own secret recipe.
What is Fried Rice Made of?
Fried rice is a rice-based dish with additional ingredients added, such as eggs, meat, seafood and vegetables. In many parts of Africa, fried rice is made with beef and chicken pieces. In the US, cooking fried rice with soy sauce is common. In Middle Eastern communities, vegetarian fried rice is preferred. This dish is very similar to Spanish rice and is prepared more or less the same way.
Health Benefits of Fried Rice
Rice, as the main ingredient of this dish, contains plenty of minerals and vitamins. Whether it is brown or white, short grain or long grain, rice is packed with healthy fats, fiber and a bit of protein. Rice also has decent amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium. This means that fried rice is a filling dish that can help your bones, muscle, blood pressure, energy and metabolism.
If you’re on a low-carb diet, you might want to restrict your portions of fried rice. A cup of traditional fried rice can have anything between 200 and 300 calories. It really depends on what other ingredients you add to the dish, and what kind of oil or butter you use to fry the rice. Brown or wild rice is always best. Vegetables are also healthy add-ons because they are low in calories.
How to Make Fried Rice with Egg (basic)
It is advisable to keep it simple if it’s the first time you’re learning how to make fried rice. To make a medium portion that serves four, you will need:
- 4 cups cooked rice, preferably white
- 2 raw whole eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1-2 tbsp. soy sauce
Step 1:
Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat until hot. Add beaten eggs and cook until they are scrambled but still wet.
Step 2:
In a separate pan, heat one tablespoon of oil or butter and make sure the pan is well-coated. Add rice and sauté for 3 minutes.
Step 3:
If you prefer using soy sauce in your recipe, stir it in with the rice. You can also use whichever seasoning you like best. Add the eggs and stir-fry until the meal is heated through. Serve and enjoy.
Fried rice is a great dish whether you make it from scratch or with your leftovers. It can be seasoned with any spices you like and it cooks very quickly. Learn how to make fried rice with an assortment of healthy ingredients for maximum nutrients and best taste.
If you want to learn how to cook other types of fried rice, you should check-out our rice recipes page. You will learn how to cook different types of fried rice and other rice recipes, as well.
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