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How to make this Easy Fried Rice Recipe. It takes just 10 minutes to make fried rice at home. Keep reading to learn more or scroll down to the recipe card. Ingredients .

In a wok or a large 10- or 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of canola, vegetable or peanut oil over high heat. Add 1 cup of diced onion and 1 cup of chopped red peppers or another vegetable.

Fried rice can be served on its own or as part of a Chinese meal. I like to use a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok, which allows the ingredients to heat up quickly and evenly without overcooking.

Eggs.Eggs are another traditional ingredient in fried rice and why the dish is sometimes called egg fried rice. You have the option of adding 2 to 4 eggs, depending on your preference.

Cold rice actually works better than freshly made when preparing fried rice, so the next time I make a batch, I am going to cook extra on purpose, so I can continue my easy-eating streak.

The basmati rice came in a canvas bag with one of those sewn strings on top for easy opening. The same method is used for bags of charcoal, and I always, always have trouble opening them.

Add rice, chicken, soy sauce and mixed vegetables and cook, tossing occasionally, until hot throughout, about 5 minutes. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the eggs until light yellow.

Stir in the rice, then add the broth and scrape up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Off heat, taste and season with salt and pepper.

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