Fried Rice (Chinese)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Chinese

Fried rice is a versatile and flavorful dish featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with shrimp, bacon, green onions, and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, it combines savory, umami flavors with a hint of freshness, appealing to both casual diners and home cooks alike.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold cooked rice
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 pound cooked shrimp meat, diced
  • 2 slices cooked bacon, drained and diced
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Use chopsticks or a fork to separate the rice grains.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the beaten eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Heat a wok and add oil around the rim to seal the wok and heat the oil quickly.
  4. Add the cooked shrimp, diced bacon, and chopped green onions to the wok.
  5. Immediately add the cooked rice and stir-fry over high heat until the grains separate, about a few minutes.
  6. Pour the egg mixture into the wok while stirring the rice.
  7. Stir-fry for one minute until the eggs are cooked and well incorporated.
  8. Serve the fried rice in a warm Chinese bowl to retain heat during serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

690 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 51.4g 66% DV
Carbs 46g 17% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11973.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 508.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 103.5mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 237.3mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 25.5mg 28% DV
Calcium 100.8mg 8% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Contains Egg Soy Shellfish Sesame

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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