Fried Rice Side Dish Recipe
This fried rice side dish recipe is quick and easy, ready in 10 minutes, and a perfect way to add flavor to any meal!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 egg
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, day-old, chilled
- 1/4 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- a pinch of salt
- 2 stalks of green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add oil. Crack in the egg and let it cook undisturbed for a few seconds before lightly scrambling it.1 tbsp oil, 1 egg
- Add the cold, cooked rice to the wok and toss it with the egg. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds to a minute, breaking up any clumps using the back of your spatula, so the grains separate nicely.2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Add light soy sauce, salt, and diced carrots. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until the carrots soften slightly but still have a little crunch.1/2 tbsp light soy sauce, a pinch of salt, 1/4 cup carrots
- Stir in the chopped green onions and give everything one last mix. Cook for another 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Serve immediately as a side dish with your favorite Thai stir-fry or grilled meat.2 stalks of green onions
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice tends to get mushy in the pan.
- You can customize this recipe with any vegetables you have on hand.
- Side dish: This recipe is meant to be a side dish!
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2852IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
