How to Make Fried Rice with Leftover Rice -

How to Make Fried Rice with Leftover Rice

Learn how to make fried rice with leftover rice that's light, fluffy, and better than takeout. Ready in 20 minutes with simple ingredients.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Cuisine Asian, Thai

Course Main Course

Serving Size people

Break up the rice: Separate any large clumps of the chilled rice with your hands before cooking.
Sauté the garlic: Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly golden, about 20 seconds.
Cook the protein: Add the pork (or your preferred protein) and stir-fry until almost cooked through.
Scramble the eggs: Push everything to one side of the wok. Crack in the eggs, scramble until just set, then mix with the pork.
Add the sauces: Pour the oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar around the edges of the wok. Toss until the pork is evenly coated.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the carrot and onion and cook for 1-2 minutes, depending on how tender you like them.
Add the rice: Stir in the leftover rice and break up any remaining clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, letting the rice sit briefly between stirs to lightly toast.
Finish and serve: Stir in the green onions, season with white pepper if using, and serve immediately.