This dish is loosely based on Thailand’s ubiquitous fried rice dish, kao pad. Usually some kind of animal protein accompanies the rice — squid, crabmeat, ham, chicken, whatever the cook has on hand. My version relies instead on tofu and vegetables; the most important ingredients are the rice itself, the garlic and the fish sauce. Have all of your ingredients prepared and close to the stove. Cooking goes very quickly.
ingredients3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided.2 large eggs, lightly beaten.1 garlic clove, minced.1⁄2 cup diced onion.1⁄2 cup diced bell pepper.1 cup chopped cooked meat, poultry or 1 cup shrimp.1⁄2 cup frozen peas.3 cups cooked rice.
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided.
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten.
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1 garlic clove, minced.
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1⁄2 cup diced onion.
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1⁄2 cup diced bell pepper.
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1 cup chopped cooked meat, poultry or 1 cup shrimp.
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1⁄2 cup frozen peas.
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3 cups cooked rice.
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And that’s it! When the protein is already cooked, this is a is super fast dinner that can even be split to accommodate picky eaters who don’t want some of the ingredients that you want. I’m looking at you, kids.
To make a basic fried rice you need rice. One step up, add peas. Need protein, add a scrambled egg.
Be sure to take a picture and tag me on instagram @chefintheburbs when you make it, I’d love to see it!
Make it Chinese food night with Egg Drop Soup and Better Than Takeout Mongolian Beef.
Combo Fried Rice is definitely something you need to have in your repertoire, not only because it’s fast but it’s a great way to use leftovers without hearing people complain about having leftovers.
How to make combination Fried Rice
FAQ
What is fried rice usually made up of?
What is the difference between Chinese fried rice and veg fried rice?
What is the difference between egg fried rice and special fried rice?
What is house special fried rice made of?
House special fried rice is typically made of chicken, pork (usually char siu), shrimp, eggs, and vegetables, such as onion, peas, and carrots. Is there another name for house special fried rice?
Is fried rice healthy?
Fried rice is often accompanied with sauces, vinegar, food colors, oil and monosodium glutamate. Thus, fried rice is rich in calorific value along with increased fat percentage. Moreover, it is considered as a fast-food which is believed to be one of the potent carcinogenic agent. So, fried rice should be avoided as a frequent meal and can be consumed only once or twice a month.
What ingredients do you need for fried rice?
Vegetables: Popular options are frozen green peas, diced carrots, onions, and spring onions. Eggs: Egg is a must-add protein to achieve the classic egg fried rice flavour. Seasonings: You will need 4 cupboard-friendly ingredients, soy sauce, chicken powder, white pepper, and sesame oil. What type of oil to use?
What is special fried rice?
Special fried rice is one of the most popular fried rice dishes in the UK, US, and Western Chinese restaurants and takeaways. It’s also called House special fried rice or combination fried rice, which contains plenty of Char Siu meat, seafood, eggs, peas, and vegetables. There is no exact method or ingredients to make this dish.