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A staple of Chinese takeout menus, and an excellent use of leftover rice, fried rice is a simple dinner that's easy to customize. Toss in any odds and ends from your produce drawer, whisk in a few eggs, and add a drizzle of sauce to complete your dish. Here are some fried rice recipes to inspire you.
Pork Fried Rice
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Photo by KGora
Stretch a single pork chop into a satisfying meal for two with this fried rice recipe.
Shrimp Fried Rice
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Recipe reviewer DEEMEL says, "This shrimp fried rice recipe was very simple to follow, a breeze to make, and makes a very flavorful dish!"
Garlic Chicken Fried Brown Rice
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Photo by Mark Wastall
If you're looking to add a little more fiber into your diet, this recipe features brown rice as the base.
Island-Style Fried Rice
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Photo by Ashley Hansen Jensen
A Hawaiian specialty, this recipe features SPAM and Chinese pork sausage for an extra hearty dish. "This dish was the talk of the Luau party I just attended," says user Denise.
Vegetable Fried Rice
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A vegan-friendly version of fried rice, this recipe relies on roasted peanuts for a savory crunch.
Quick Pork Fried Rice
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Photo by Corrina M
Recipe reviewer Occasional Cooker says, "Yum! This made a delicious, quick and easy lunch using some leftover pork chops."
Instant Pot® Chicken Fried Rice
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Photo by Buckwheat Queen
There's no need to precook your rice with this helpful Instant Pot recipe. Rice cooks until fluffy, along with veggies and chicken, for an easy one-pot meal.
Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
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Photo by Parkballer8
Kimchi, fermented Korean cabbage, adds delicious tangy and spicy flavor to this recipe.
House Fried Rice
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Photo by Yvonne Probst Dixon
A copycat of a takeout classic, this recipe features shrimp, ham, chicken, and veggies all tossed with fried rice.
Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame
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Photo by Molly
Sweet and salty flavors play off each other in this fried rice. Toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on at the end add a great crunch and make for a beautiful presentation.
Thai Spicy Basil Chicken Fried Rice
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Prominent flavors like fish sauce, Thai basil, and oyster sauce make this a standout fried rice dish. "We loved loved loved this recipe," says user Saveur."Such a fresh and flavorful dish."
Day Before Pay Day Fried Rice
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Photo by Eskay W.
When your wallet is looking thin but dinner still needs to get done, this easy fried rice recipe is a great standby to have.
Hibachi-Style Fried Rice
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Photo by Sharath Pawan
Twenty minutes are all you need to whip up this hibachi-style recipe, which is even quicker than getting it delivered to your home.
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
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Photo by OkinawanPrincess
Lap cheong is a Chinese-style sausage that has a distinct sweet flavor thanks to sugar, rose water, and rice wine. It makes for a unique fried rice recipe that will leave guests asking about the secret ingredient.
Thai Beef Fried Rice
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Photo by Diana71
Fish sauce, ground beef, and onion all add a deep savory flavor to this Thai-inspired fried rice recipe.
Sheet Pan Fried Rice
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"By cooking this on a sheet pan, the rice gets crispy all around the edges, which isn't so easy in a regular skillet," says NicoleMcmom. "With crisp-tender veggie bites among salty fried rice, drizzled with a creamy Sriracha mayo. It makes for a fun presentation and a super easy clean up. Add cooked chicken or shrimp if desired."
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