Super quick and Easy Fried Rice in less than 10 minutes. This fried rice is very versatile, made with egg, any other protein can be added such as shrimp or chicken.
Rice: Use any long grain or medium grain thin rice. Any rice labelled as long grain, basmati or jasmine work well to make fried rice. Avoid using short fat grains as they have more starch content and likely to turn sticky after cooking. Sona masuri rice also works well.
Easy Fried Rice Recipe
One of the few times I don’t mind using frozen veggies is when making fried rice. They are so handy to have around. A great tip is to always have cooked rice in your fridge, but make sure you use it because it only lasts 4 to 6 days in the fridge if properly stored.
I make fried rice quite often because we love it and it’s one of the quickest meals you can make.
One of the greatest things about fried rice is its versatility. Usually I just make a plain vegetarian version such as this (I’m assuming eggs are vegetarian) and then cook my protein separately such as chicken or shrimp.
How To Make The Perfect Rice
- Use the right rice, such as a long grain like Basmati rice, a medium grain like Jasmine rice or even sushi rice.
- Plan ahead and cook the rice the day before or even in the morning. Refrigerated, day old rice is ideal for fried rice because it evaporates and the rice gets drier and starch reduces.
- Make sure you always rinse the rice first to reduce excess starchiness.
- Use a wok if you can. A wok is ideal for fried rice because it offers different zones of heat, so as you cook you can push ingredients off to the side so you can add others to the center and cook those.
- Keep it simple. We sometimes tend to add too many ingredients, too many sauces, but fried rice is all about the rice and all the additions should be about flavor enhancers.
What is BASMATI RICE? The best rice for making fried rice in my opinion.
FAQ
Is fried rice better with basmati rice?
Which rice is best for fried rice?
Can you use basmati rice for everything?
Is basmati rice good for fried rice?
Basmati will take on the flavours of whatever you are adding . It is long grained and non-sticky , so it could be an advantage. Yes! In fact, I try to use anything other than plain white rice when I make fried rice! Any leftover rice is better than fresh, since it fries better after drying out in your refrigerator.
What type of rice is basmati?
Basmati rice originates from the region known as the Himalayan valleys, located between Pakistan and India. Basmati is a finer grain with less starch.
Do you need to fry basmati rice?
As the name suggests you need to fry rice. Basmati rice are always kept for “dum” or steaming after boiling, we are replacing Dum with frying. You don’t want that uncooked rice flavor right? So be a little generous with oil and cook on high heat to give that distinct flavor and taste of veg fried rice.
Can you eat fried rice with bashmati rice?
You definitely can with bashmati rice but jasmine rice is preferred because it relatively smaller and gives out an aroma which suits fried rice. Bashmati rice aroma varies with the quality that you buy from the market. At the same time the greater length of the bashmati makes it stick less compared to that of jasmine rice.