11 Easy Fried Rice Recipes For Delicious Everyday Meals

No time to cook a variety of dishes? Just cook fried rice. Here, you'll also find great accompanying dishes

Char Siu Chicken With Egg Fried Rice
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A plate of fried rice can be a real satisfying dish to tuck into. And the best thing is it's easy and fast to whip up. Here are our recipes to try, accompanied with a few of our favourite side dishes.

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1. Char Siu Chicken With Egg Fried Rice

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The beauty of fried rice is that it takes very little for it to be delicious and so very comforting – even if it’s just eggs, chicken thigh fillets and some sauces. Here’s how to cook up the all-time favourite with enough for your family, or seconds for yourself if you prefer.

Accompany With: Tofu With Stir-Fried Greens

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A healthy stir-fry with tofu and greens goes well with any fried rice recipe.

2. Egg & Bacon Fried Rice

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On busy weeknights when you have no time to cook a full spread, you can't go wrong with a speedy fried rice dish like this one – it takes only 10 mins to prepare the ingredients and another 10 mins to cook.

Accompany With: Mixed Vegetable Crumble

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Tender, steamed brussels sprouts, baby carrots and zucchinis with a golden, toasted spiced crumble scattered over it. A great and fast healthy dish!

3. Chicken & Barley Fried Rice

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For a healthier version of your classic fried rice, try this recipe using brown rice and barley mix for a fibre boost.

Accompany With: Stir-Fried Mixed Greens In Oyster Sauce

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This Asian stir-fried salad is drizzled with oyster sauce and has a delicious crunch that is perfect to accompany rice or noodle dishes.

4. Green Curry Fried Rice

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Love Thai food? Whip up this plate of green curry fried rice for a delicious dinner on busy weeknights or as a quick weekend brunch.

Accompany With: Thai Veggie Croquette With Honey Cilantro Chutney

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One of the dishes taught at Domestic Diva Cooking Masterclass 2017 at Allspice Institute, these moreish croquettes are the perfect starters for your next party!

5. Chilli Ham Fried Rice

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If you love your fried rice with more punchy flavours, try this recipe which features sliced leg ham and lots of chilli for a sizzling dish.

Accompany With: Asian Spicy Salad

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This refreshing spicy salad features chayote, a member of the gourd family. The light green pear-shaped fruit is referred to as Buddha's hand gourd in Chinese and is also known as choko.

6. Prawn Fried Rice

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This sumptuous Asian staple can be found in many zi char stores, and here's our recipe to cook your own at home.

Accompany With: Pork And Vegetable Dumplings

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This Asian fave goes really well with any fried rice dish – whip up your own homemade version using this easy recipe.

7. Nasi Goreng

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A traditional family favourite, nasi goreng is a stunning Indonesian fried rice dish brimming with fresh vegetables and a fried egg on top!

Accompany With: Beef Rendang With Lemongrass And Turmeric

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A great dish to enjoy with the family! Tender beef that is packed with flavour and spice is sure to leave everyone wanting more.

8. Fried Rice With Lup Cheong & Shiitake Mushrooms

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This fried rice with lup cheong and shiitake mushrooms recipes is quick, easy and hearty enough for either lunch or dinner.

Accompany With: Glazed Fish With Local Greens

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You can choose your favourite type of fish (we recommend salmon, grouper or cod) for this Asian-style dish.

9. Egg Fried Rice With Prawns

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It's an easy one-dish meal for busy nights. This mouthwatering Egg Fried Rice With Prawns has vegetables and toasted sesame seeds for added crunch.

Accompany With: Caramel Pork With Asian Greens

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Pork fried in a caramel syrup, rice-wine vinegar and soy sauce mixture, served with steamed pak choy (Chinese cabbage) and chewy rice noodles.

10. Nasi Ulam

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This traditional Peranakan dish is prepared with lots of flavourful raw herbs and vegetables.

Accompany With: Chilli Chicken Stir-Fry

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Spice your rice dish up with this delectable bowl of healthy chicken thigh fillets cooked in kecap manis and sweet chilli sauce.

11. Asian Fried Rice

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One of the most popular comfort foods is a fragrant bowl of fried rice, and this recipe with lup cheong (Chinese sausages) is great for family celebrations.

Accompany With: Sichuan Chilli Chicken (La Zi Ji)

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The Sichuan peppercorn is known for the numbing 'ma la' feeling that is present in many Chinese dishes. Lightly toast it then grind to get the fragrant chilli powder.

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