The Secret to Perfect Fried Rice

After years of searching for the best way to make fried rice, I finally figured it out! This homemade recipe is sooo much better than takeout.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter (no oil)

2 eggs

1 onion

2 cloves garlic

3 cups of your favorite veggies 

3 cups cooked + chilled rice (the secret!)

4+ tablespoons soy sauce

The Process 

Begin by making the rice. I use 1 cup long-grained white rice to 1 3/4 cups water. After cooked to perfection,  place the rice in the refrigerator for an hour or until chilled. (This is the secret for the best fried rice!)

Next, heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter on a large skillet and cook eggs until scrambled. When cooked, transfer eggs to a separate plate.

Add another 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet on medium heat until melted. Add onion, garlic, and vegetables (I used carrots, corn, peas, and green beans) for  5-8 minutes (until onion is soft).



Once vegetables are cooked, turn the heat to high and add the remaining butter. Immediately follow with the chilled rice and soy sauce. Continue to stir rice for 3-5 minutes until rice is completely fried.

Turn off heat, add scrambled eggs, and serve.

Enjoy!