How to Make Fast Fried Rice

This vegetarian fried rice has carrots, peas and onions in it. You can add any vegetables you wish.

Fried rice is a hearty dish that can supplement another main dish or serve as a meal in its own right. Traditionally, fried rice can be time consuming and many people avoid making it because the idea of frying rice is somewhat intimidating to novice chefs. In this article, we will discuss an easy way to make fast fried rice. This recipe takes 10 to 15 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• 1 box instant rice
• 1 egg
• Soy sauce
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1 can water chestnuts,drained
• 1 can bamboo shoots, drained
• Skillet with a lid
• Wooden spatula

Instructions

How to Make Fast Fried Rice

1. 

   Prepare the instant rice according to the directions on the box. Generally this will require you to add a cup of water to the rice and microwave it for five minutes. However, be sure to read the instructions as brands vary slightly.

2. Melt 1/4 of the stick of butter in the skillet. Set the heat on medium-high. When the butter is melted but not yet hissing or bubbling, move on to the next step.

3. 

   Spread the cooked instant rice across the bottom of the skillet. You will need to stir constantly to avoid scorching the rice.

4. Add four dashes of soy sauce. Continue stirring as you add the sauce. The rice will turn light brown.

5. Crack the egg into the skillet. As you stir, break up the yolk. The egg will cook almost immediately and mix in with the rice.

6. Turn down the heat under the skillet. Use medium heat from this point forward.

7. Add the vegetables. As you add the vegetables, continue to stir. If you wish, add more butter and soy sauce at this time.

8. 

   Cover the skillet. Let the rice and vegetables cook for five more minutes and then you are ready to eat.

Tips & Warnings

• Some cooks like to add packets of Asian seasonings to their fried rice. If you do so, start with half a packet as these spices can be very strong.