Microwave Fried Rice Recipe
This microwave fried rice recipe is the perfect way to transform leftover rice into something special! Soft, fluffy, and ready in minutes -- it's a great easy side dish to make on busy evenings!
Servings 4
Calories 382kcal
Cost $4
Equipment
- Microwave
- Microwave safe bowl with lid
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice leftover cooked rice
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup carrots diced
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg scrambled
Instructions
- Add rice to microwave safe bowl with peas and carrots. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, seasonings, and sugar to bowl and stir to mix.
- Make a small indentation or bowl in the middle of the rice. Pour scrambled egg into this indentation.
- Microwave for 5 minutes, covering with a microwave-safe lid. Leave the lid slightly cracked so some steam can escape during cooking.
- Remove dish from microwave, taking care, as the dish may be hot. Stir everything together, re-cover, and allow to steam on counter for 1 minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg