Vegetable fried rice with egg, spring onion and mixed vegetables in a bowl

China · Chinese

Vegetable Fried Rice

A practical Chinese-style vegetable fried rice with chilled cooked rice, vegetables, spring onion and soy sauce, with classic egg and vegan versions.

  • Chinese
  • 20 min total time
  • 2 base servings
  • 2 versions
  • 3 compatible options

Country

China

Cuisine

Chinese

Servings

2 servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Total

20 min

2 versions

3 compatible options

Makes 2 bowls of fried rice.

Use chilled cooked rice when possible; it fries more cleanly than warm freshly cooked rice.

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Servings

Adapted for 2 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

3 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 2 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Vegetable fried rice with egg, mixed vegetables, spring onion, garlic and soy sauce.

Contains egg, soy and likely gluten from standard soy sauce.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Free from

  • Lactose
  • Dairy
  • Tree nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame seeds
  • +3 more

Contains

  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Ingredients

  • 300 g cooked rice, preferably chilled
  • 2 eggs Use the vegan version for egg-free fried rice.
  • 120 g mixed vegetables
  • 40 g spring onion
  • 20 ml neutral oil
  • 20 ml soy sauce Contains soy and may contain wheat/gluten.
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 g fine salt, optional

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Prepare the rice

    Break up clumps of chilled cooked rice with your fingers or a spoon.

  2. Cook the egg

    For the classic version, scramble the eggs in a hot oiled pan, then transfer them to a plate. Skip this step for the vegan version.

  3. Stir-fry the vegetables

    Add more oil if needed, then cook the garlic, mixed vegetables and spring onion until hot.

  4. Add rice

    Add the rice and stir-fry until the grains are hot and separate.

  5. Season

    Add soy sauce and toss well. Return the egg to the pan for the classic version.

  6. Serve

    Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed.

Frequently asked questions

Which version should I choose if I avoid egg?

Choose the vegan version. It removes the scrambled egg and uses extra vegetables.

Is this fried rice soy-free or gluten-free?

No. Both versions use soy sauce, which contains soy and may contain wheat/gluten.

Why use chilled rice?

Chilled cooked rice is drier, so it fries into separate grains instead of clumping.

Is this a regional Chinese recipe?

No. It is a practical home fried rice inspired by Chinese-style stir-frying.

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