How to Make Authentic Chinese Fried Rice at Home – Easy and Flavorful

Make this Fried Rice for only $5.

Today’s recipe is a classic: Chinese-style fried rice, made with simple ingredients but packed with flavor. If you’ve ever wondered why fried rice from restaurants tastes better, it’s all about technique—and in my video, I share the key tips for getting it just right.

You’ll need leftover rice (a must!), some finely chopped vegetables, a bit of pork (you can check out my pork recipe linked above), and classic aromatics like garlic, onion, and green onion. This is one of those dishes you can easily customize with whatever veggies or proteins you have in the fridge.

Chinese fried rice with vegetables, pork, and green onions on top served on black plate

How to Make Authentic Chinese Fried Rice at Home – Easy and Flavorful

Today I’m sharing how to make simple Chinese fried rice—a recipe that tastes just like it came from your favorite takeout spot. The secret? Cold rice and a few stir-fry tricks! This dish is quick, easy, and a delicious way to use up leftovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 3 people
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 cup cooked rice
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 spring onion
  • 1 cup cabbage
  • 1 cup pork
  • black pepper
  • 2 tsp chilli paste

Instructions
 

  • Heat up oil in a pan on high.
  • Add onion and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add carrots and garlic and cook for a few minutes more.
  • Pull everything to the side of the pan.
  • Add eggs and fry them. Once fried scramble them.
  • Add cabbage and cook for a minute.
  • Add cooked rice and quickly mix everything to fry the rice.
  • Add cooked pork and spring onions.
  • Season with salt or soy sauce and black pepper.

Video

Keyword Asian recipes, Chinese food, easy recipes, fried rice, leftover rice ideas, pork recipes, quick dinner, stir-fry, takeout at home

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