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5 from 13 votes

The Best 15 Minute Fried Rice

A quick and easy restaurant-style 15-minute fried rice recipe. It’s easy to customize if you want to add additional veggies or protein and it’s SO GOOD!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: 30 Minute Meals
Keyword: asian rice, asian take out, carrots, eggs, fried rice, frozen peas, garlic, light soy sauce, onions, oyster sauce, white rice
Servings: 5 -6 servings
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons EACH: butter AND oil
  • 3 eggs whisked
  • 1 cup EACH: chopped onions chopped carrots, AND defrosted peas
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (or pressed)
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 ½ cups of cooked rice*
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions

Instructions

  • SCRAMBLE: Heat a large skillet, wok or large dutch oven over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of butter and olive oil to the skillet. When the butter melts, add the beaten eggs and scramble them in the pan quickly, breaking up any large pieces. Remove the eggs to a bowl and set aside for later. 
  • SAUCE: In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using) and the white pepper; set aside for later.
  • SAUTE: Kick the heat up to medium-high. Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet. When the butter melts, add the onions, carrots, and garlic and saute them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often to make sure nothing sticks or burns. Then, add the peas and continue to cook for one more minute.
  • FRY: Now add the rice over the veggies, add the scrambled eggs back into the pan and drizzle with the prepared sauce. Stir everything so the rice is evenly coated. Flatten the rice out into a think layer and allow the rice to sizzle for 30 seconds untouched. Stir and then let sit again for 30 seconds. Alternating gives the rice time to heat though. You’ll notice the rice starts to sizzle and pop in the pan. When the sauce is absorbed and the rice is popping, it’s done! Add the scallions during the last few seconds. Taste, adjust with additional soy sauce if desired. Serve warm.

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