Fried Rice – 25-Minute Recipe
A quick and versatile fried rice dish that can be customized with any vegetables or proteins you have on hand. The rice is stir‑fried until lightly crispy and flavored with soy sauce.
Recipe by Will Murray & Jack Croft· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup optional vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, bell pepper)
- ½ cup optional protein (e.g., cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu)
- 2 tablespoons optional green onions
Instructions
- 11. Cook the rice according to package instructions; once cooked, spread it on a tray and let it cool completely (about 20 minutes) or use day‑old refrigerated rice for best texture.
- 22. Prepare any optional vegetables and protein by chopping or dicing them into bite‑size pieces.
- 33. Heat 2 Tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering.
- 44. If using optional protein, add it now and stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through; remove and set aside.
- 55. Add any optional vegetables to the wok and stir‑fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- 66. Add the cooled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps, and stir‑fry for 4–5 minutes, allowing the rice to become lightly crispy on the bottom.
- 77. Return the cooked protein (if used) to the wok, then drizzle 2 Tbsp soy sauce over the rice and toss to combine evenly.
- 88. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, salt, or pepper as desired.
- 99. Remove from heat, stir in sliced green onions if using, and serve immediately.
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Cool rice fully
Spread cooked rice on a tray and let it cool completely before stir‑frying.
Stir‑fry protein first
Add optional protein to the hot oil, stir‑fry 2–3 minutes, then remove before vegetables.
Break up rice clumps
When adding the cooled rice, break up any clumps.
Add soy sauce after rice crisps
Drizzle soy sauce over the rice once it’s lightly crispy, then toss to combine.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Fried Rice?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Fried Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Fried Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by Will Murray & Jack Croft on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.