Fried Rice

A classic fried rice recipe, noted as being 'Great for leftovers' and 'A Heavenly Recipe'. The recipe calls for leftover cooked rice and leftover meat.

Course Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Keyword Fried Rice, Leftovers, Pork

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 535kcal

Equipment

Wok or Large Skillet

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 C cold cooked dry rice Leftover rice works best
1/2-1 C leftover meat Pork is traditional, but any meat works
1/2 C onions chopped
2 T oil Vegetable or peanut oil
2 C leftover veggies Such as peas, carrots, or green beans

Sauce Mixture

2 T soy sauce
1/4 t salt Adjust to taste
1/4 t sugar
1 t sherry or white wine

Finishing Touches

1 egg

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Instructions

Sauté the onion in the oil.
Add the leftover meat and cook until heated through.
Add the cold cooked rice and leftover vegetables. Mix well and heat everything through.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, salt, sugar, and wine. Add the sauce mixture to the rice and toss to combine.
Fold in the beaten egg and turn off the heat just as the egg sets. Serve immediately.

Notes

Using cold, leftover rice is crucial for the best texture. The wine (sherry or white wine) is optional but adds depth of flavor.

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