Last updated on October 26th, 2026 at 10:59 pm
Fried Rice (White or Brown)
A quick and easy fried rice recipe.You can easily vary the recipe using optional meats and veggies.
Ingredients
Prepare ahead: (Rice must be cold, perhaps left in the fridge for a while before using in this recipe.)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice cooked according to package directions, and thoroughly cooled (we cook our rice in an Instant Pot)
(I cup uncooked rice produces 2 cups cooked rice)
Veggies: (a suitable mixture of several)
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- chopped bell peppers (optional)
- shredded or diced carrots (optional)
- shredded cabbage (optional)
- peas (optional)
- mushrooms (optional)
- asparagus (optional)
Meats: (a suitable combination)
- 6 oz cooked chicken, or pork, ham, or small shrimp diced
Other Options:
- scrambled egg
Seasonings:
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos
Garnish seasonings:
- 1 tsp oriental sesame oil
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves
- salt optional
- pepper optional
Instructions
- In a heavy skillet, add the onion, celery and other vegetables (if using) with 1 Tbsp of oil. Sauté gently over medium heat until barely cooked and still crunchy (3 to 4 minutes). Slide these ingredients on to a plate and return the warm pan to the burner
- Add the remaining 1 Tbsp of oil to the pan and raise the heat a bit. Add the rice and begin sautéing, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom. Cook about five minutes.
- Let the rice get a little crusty before adding the garlic, meat, scrambled egg (if using), and the already cooked onion and celery. Add the soy sauce.
- Toss well, and then season with sesame oil, and garnish with scallions and cilantro.
- Add salt and pepper, if desired, and toss well.
