Fried Rice Restaurant Style

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READY IN 45 mins

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

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"A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need." — jostrander

Directions

In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 17, 2006

really easy and yummy! IMPORTANT NOTE: if you want it to taste like true restaurant style, you need to put the rice only in a pot over high heat and stir it around for about 5 minutes or so before cooking. it helps the grains of rice to stay separate (more like restaurant style) and less sticky. i also used frozen peas/carrots from a bag..worked great!

—TONIARHODES1

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 21, 2011

I like the ingredients, and the finished dish is fine with some cooking method changes. Start with your rice cooked and COLD. Not necessary to cook the peas at all. Don't scramble the eggs with the vegetables -cook them separately in a small saute pan like a crepe. Once cooled, roll the thin egg pancake up like a cigar, then cut it into shreds, chiffonade-style. I also added some chopped green onion and small, cooked shrimp. Small but important preparation changes result in a better, 4-star outcome.

—naples34102

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Jun 27, 2008

This is a great recipe! The only thing I want to add is that to get that authentic "taste" of restaurant fried rice, you should add about half a bottle of Oyster Sauce. Easily found in the asian section at the grocery store. Back off on that much if it tastes too strong, but after years of living in Japan and trying many versions of fried rice recipes, oyster sauce is the ticket!

—TAMISA

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Apr 26, 2013

I found this quite tasty after a few adjustments. I cooked it in beef broth instead of the water and added a little minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil and green onions! Just like the restaurant!! Yum!

—CamBerWeb

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Dec 22, 2007

I truly liked this recipe, but I found that it is 100% necessary to prepare the rice a day ahead of time. That extra day is everything to this recipe, in my opinion.

—CharlesfromNH

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Dec 03, 2007

My first attempt ever at fried rice and it was really good. I took the advice of others and used frozen pea's and carrots, I heated the wok and used olive oil sauteed 1/2 onion then added veggies then rice, to be exact I used 1/3 c. soy sauce, and it was plenty for our taste. My husband really liked it and ate nearly half of what I made. Thanks for a great recipe, will make again.

—Lorrie

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Feb 18, 2006

I have learned that I must double or even triple this recipe because everyone who tries it...can't get enough of it! It is better than any restaurant I've ever been to! The only change I have made is to boil the rice in Chicken or Beef broth, it really brings out the flavor! I only use frozen mixed veggies too. Last night I even added a can of Tiny Shrimp. Absolutely Delicious! This is an amazing recipes! Thanx Jostrander!

—LESLIE ELLEN

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Dec 03, 2007

This rice recipe is indeed 'restaurant' style. The sesame oil should be made mandatory rather than being optional. It really gives the impression that you're tasting Chinese fried rice. I will definitely do this recipe again. I may just include chopped mushrooms the next time I'll prepare this dish.

—Daniel

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Nutrition

Calories
261 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
39.7 g
13%

Cholesterol
53 mg
18%

Fat
8.4 g
13%

Fiber
1.4 g
5%

Protein
5.8 g
12%

Sodium
381 mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fried Rice Restaurant Style

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 261
Calories from Fat: 76

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g 13 %
Saturated Fat 1.5g 7 %
Cholesterol 53mg 18 %
Sodium 381mg 15 %
Potassium 125mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 39.7g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 5 %
Protein 5.8g 12 %
Sugars 1.3g
Vitamin A 36 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 26 %
Thiamin 30 %
Niacin 26 %
Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.