July 8, 2026

Simple Fried Rice

Name: Simple Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. (45 mL) vegetable oil, divided; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cups (1 L) seasoned cooked, chilled white rice; 1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® Lite Soya Sauce; 1 tsp. (5 mL) rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp. (5 mL) sesame oil; 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas; 2 tsp. (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp. (30 mL) sliced green onion

10

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
10
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Rice/Grain,
Under 30 min,
Side Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian,
Chinese New Year

Ingredients

3 tbsp. (45 mL) vegetable oil, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cups (1 L) seasoned cooked, chilled white rice
1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® Lite Soya Sauce
1 tsp. (5 mL) rice wine vinegar
1 tsp. (5 mL) sesame oil
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas
2 tsp. (10 mL) toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp. (30 mL) sliced green onion

Directions

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Step one

Heat 1 tbsp. (15 mL) oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula, for 1 to 2 minutes or until just set. Transfer to a plate.
Step two

Pour remaining oil into skillet; add onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Add rice, VH® Lite Soya Sauce, rice wine vinegar and sesame oil.
Step three

Stir in peas and sesame seeds. Cook for 1 minute longer. Stir cooked egg into rice. Serve garnished with green onion.

Tips

Add 1 cup (250 mL) diced cooked chicken breast for chicken fried rice.

Add to stir-fried noodles.

Add to meat marinades.

Whisk into salad dressings.