Our Favorite Fried Rice Recipes

Photo: Howard L. Puckett; Styling: Fonda Shaia

We don't care if it's "carby". We don't care if "fried" is in it's name. We love fried rice, and we don't care who knows it—Because we know you're secretly obsessed with it too. Whether it comes from a takeout box, hibachi grill, or our own kitchen, it's the ultimate Asian-inspired comfort food. And these recipes prove there's no need to leave the house when a craving calls. Top it with anything from tangy sauce to ham, and enjoy.

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Beef Crumble Fried Rice

Photo: Jen Causey; Food Styling: Margaret Dickey and Gordon Sawyer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Beef Crumble Fried Rice Recipe

This family favorite only takes half an hour to make. High heat and cornstarch make the beef extra crispy, and the soy sauce and red pepper add flavor to the dish. If you wanted to bulk the meal up a little bit, consider adding a vegetable like spinach.

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Sheet Pan Fried Rice

Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Blakeslee Giles; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Sheet Pan Fried Rice Recipe

Top fried rice with rich, runny egg yolk and creamy Sriracha mayo for added texture and flavor. You don't need a wok for perfectly cooked fried rice, simply preheat a sheet pan, add oil, and use day-old or microwavable rice. Make sure the rice kernels are separate so that they are evenly toasted and won't glob together. Serve this dish along with mongolian beef, orange chicken, crab rangoons, or spring rolls.

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Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

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Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice Recipe

This delicious Southern twist on fried rice is made with pantry and freezer staples, so you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand.

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Nutty Fried Rice

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Nutty Fried Rice Recipe

We incorporate lots of nutty flavor into traditional fried rice using sesame oil, cashews, peanut butter, and sesame seeds.

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Quick Fried Brown Rice with Shrimp and Snap Peas

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Quick Fried Brown Rice with Shrimp and Snap Peas Recipe
Stir up your weeknight meal routine by serving up 20-minute Quick Fried Brown Rice with Shrimp and Snap Peas.

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Brown Rice Stir-Fry

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Brown Rice Stir-Fry Recipe

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Photo: Lee Harrelson

Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Fill your bowl with Asian flavors when you prepare this colorful 20-minute recipe.

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Spicy Crab Fried Rice

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Spicy Crab Fried Rice Recipe

Daydreaming yielded this idea for a hybrid between fried rice and a sushi-joint hand roll. It turns out that making fried rice from short-grain, sushi-style rice is fantastic, as it stands up to agitation quite well and lends an almost meaty quality to the final dish.

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Ham and Veggie Fried Rice

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Ham and Veggie Fried Rice Recipe

Tossing in frozen green peas at the end of cooking keeps them bright and lively.

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Chicken, Snow Pea and Cashew Fried Rice

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Chicken, Snow Pea and Cashew Fried Rice Recipe

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Chicken Fried Rice

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This recipe uses leftover rice from Stuffed Peppers.

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Chicken Fried Rice

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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
At only 477 calories per serving, make take-out Chicken Fried Rice in your own kitchen.

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Mushroom and Pine Nut Fried Brown Rice

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Mushroom and Pine Nut Fried Brown Rice Recipe
Thinly slice the pepper and onion so they cook quickly.

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Fried Brown Rice with Snow Peas and Peanuts

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Fried Brown Rice with Snow Peas and Peanuts Recipe
Thinly slice the pepper and onion so they cook quickly.

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Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
Use frozen vegetables to make this asian-inspired fried rice in under 20 minutes!

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Creole Fried Rice

William Dickey; Alan Henderson

Creole Fried Rice Recipe

Cold rice works best in this recipe. If possible, make the rice a day ahead, and store it in the fridge. If you're in a hurry, follow Step 1 to cool it on a baking sheet.

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Dessert Fried Rice

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Dessert Fried Rice Recipe

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Fried Rice with Broccoli and Eggs

Karry Hosford

Fried Rice with Broccoli and Eggs Recipe
Stir-frying rice is a great way to turn leftover rice into a quick and easy meal. It's important that the rice is cold so it won't become sticky while cooking; the oil coats the chilled grains and prevents clumping.

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Chicken-and-Cabbage Fried Rice

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Chicken-and-Cabbage Fried Rice Recipe
One-dish meals make weeknight dinner a breeze, and Chicken-and-Cabbage Fried Rice is no exception. This family meal is ready in only 30 minutes.

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Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice

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Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice Recipe
Forget takeout! We're fired up for Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice. The pork is very tender and we love the sweet and sour flavor of the sauce.

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Shrimp-Pineapple Fried Rice

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Shrimp-Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Stir-up Shrimp-Pineapple Fried Rice for dinner tonight. This one-wok wonder is quick, easy, and full of flavor.

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Pork Fried Rice

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Pork Fried Rice Recipe

Easy side: Stir together 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise; 3 Tbsp. sesame-ginger vinaigrette; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro; and 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
This shrimp fried rice dish is best if you use day-old rice. Cook it and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet to cool completely. Then refrigerate overnight to allow it to lose any excess moisture.

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Sweet Pea Fried Rice

Sweet Pea Fried Rice Recipe

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Pork-and-Pineapple Fried Rice

Tina Rupp

Pork-and-Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

Most restaurants make pork fried rice with generic pieces of barbecued meat; Andrew Carmellini uses both seared ground pork and sweet, aromatic Chinese sausage in his playful version. As an alternative to Chinese sausage–which is now available at many Costco stores–substitute thick matchsticks of lean maple-cured bacon.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham Recipe

For this quick family dinner, a small amount of salty ham is crisped and used as a topping. That way you can use far less and still get a big flavor impact.

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Fried-Rice Jambalaya

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Fried-Rice Jambalaya Recipe

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Vegetable Fried Rice

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Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

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Confetti Fried Rice

Confetti Fried Rice Recipe
No time to shop? Open a carton of eggs and try one of these quick, tasty meals.

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Shrimp Cilantro Fried Rice

Photo: Jan Smith

Shrimp Cilantro Fried Rice Recipe
Put leftover cooked white rice to good use in this fragrant, colorful dish.

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp with Thai Fried Rice

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Salt and Pepper Shrimp with Thai Fried Rice Recipe

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Vegetarian Fried Rice

Oxmoor House

Vegetarian Fried Rice Recipe

Bring a favorite takeout dinner packed with fresh veggies to the table in about 15 minutes.

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Snow Pea-and-Pork Fried Rice

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Snow Pea-and-Pork Fried Rice Recipe
This easy pork stir-fry recipe is filled with lean pork, fresh vegetables and rice and makes a great one-dish meal for busy weeknights. If you don't want to use the sherry, just leave it out and use 1 tablespoons of water.

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Our Favorite Fried Rice Recipes

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Beef Crumble Fried Rice

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Sheet Pan Fried Rice

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Ham and Lima Bean Fried Rice

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Nutty Fried Rice

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Quick Fried Brown Rice with Shrimp and Snap Peas

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Brown Rice Stir-Fry

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Spicy Crab Fried Rice

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Ham and Veggie Fried Rice

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Chicken, Snow Pea and Cashew Fried Rice

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Chicken Fried Rice

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Chicken Fried Rice

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Mushroom and Pine Nut Fried Brown Rice

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Fried Brown Rice with Snow Peas and Peanuts

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Vegetable Fried Rice

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Creole Fried Rice

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Dessert Fried Rice

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Fried Rice with Broccoli and Eggs

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Chicken-and-Cabbage Fried Rice

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Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice

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Shrimp-Pineapple Fried Rice

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Pork Fried Rice

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Shrimp Fried Rice

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Sweet Pea Fried Rice

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Pork-and-Pineapple Fried Rice

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Veggie Fried Rice with Crispy Ham

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