Learn how to make fried rice with this classic recipe. It only takes 15 minutes to make, it's easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, and it's SO flavorful and delicious!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M
Rating
4.89 stars (1531 reviews)
Keywords
30 minute, freezer friendly, vegetarian
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 large eggs (whisked)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
1 small white onion (diced)
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 cloves garlic (minced)
salt and black pepper
4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer short-grain white rice)
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
3-4 tablespoons soy sauce (or more to taste)
2 teaspoons oyster sauce (optional)
1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese
Steps
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan* over medium-high heat until melted. Add egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate.
Add an additional 1 tablespoon butter to the pan and heat until melted. Add carrots, onion, peas and garlic, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion and carrots are soft. Increase heat to high, add in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, and stir until melted. Immediately add the rice, green onions, soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), and stir until combined. Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes to fry the rice, stirring occasionally. (I like to let the rice rest for a bit between stirs so that it can crisp up on the bottom.) Then add in the eggs and stir to combine. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil until combined. Taste and season with extra soy sauce, if needed.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Reviews
Tina on 2026-09-10 (5 stars): I have been searching for a fried rice recipe and after weeks of trying different recipes, my search is over! We loved it!
Kelly Benson on 2026-09-07 (5 stars): I made this today for breakfast. I didn't have peas so omitted them and added some chopped ham. It was delicious! I think the oyster sauce make it all come together. Thank you for a yummy recipe that is now in our meal rotation!
John on 2026-08-16 (5 stars): My family and I love this recipe, I have made it so many times over the past couple of years. I add chicken, pork, and shrimp to mine, and have to do a 4x amount so we can all have leftovers for work the next day
Brandi on 2026-08-13 (5 stars): This was my first time making fried rice and this recipe is easy and DELICIOUS! Tastes just like Chinese take out fried rice.
Only thing I changed was I used a 12 ounce bag of frozen peas and carrots that I half cooked in the microwave and I used 3 eggs to scramble.
I recommend not skipping the oyster sauce as well.
Thank you so much for sharing! I am never one to comment on recipes, but this deserves the praise!
Jess on 2026-06-22 (5 stars): Truly the best fried rice! So Easy to modify for one- today I used high fat butter, red onion, garlic and zucchini, plus a can of mackerel and its olive oil. Savory with a touch of sweet from the oyster sauce. So perfect, my go-to!
Emma on 2026-05-19 (5 stars): Good foundation recipe! I added kimchi and bell peppers and substituted a few ingredients, but the recipe worked!
Jacalyn Costa on 2026-05-14 (5 stars): I forgot to give it a 5 star rating!! 👍✌️
Kris on 2026-05-08 (5 stars): This was the best fried rice ! Followed the recipe as was written, wouldn’t change a thing!
AnnMarie on 2026-05-07 (5 stars): My go to Gried Rice recipe.
Linda on 2026-05-07 (5 stars): The best fried rice! So true about COLD rice and I agree with more vegetables! Thanks Ali!
Ann Bard on 2026-05-03 (5 stars): My absolute go to for fried rice, and has been for a long time. My family and friends make it disappear. Thank you
RoseAnn Elizabeth Kelley on 2026-04-28 (5 stars): This is a delicious recipe - thank you!!!
Tish on 2026-04-28 (5 stars): Very good!
Vicki Cohen on 2026-04-06 (5 stars): Very nice recipe and easy to make adjustments. I followed your instructions and made the rice and then spread it out on sheet pan and put in fridge to chill. I did not have peas, but did have some fresh grean beans - I cut them in small bites and sauteed with the onions & carrots. Had some left over cooked chicken breasts and added that. It was really really good.
