Teriyaki Fried Rice
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Teriyaki Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that works for lunch or dinner. This beef fried rice is easy to make with leftover cooked rice, ground beef, eggs, homemade teriyaki sauce, and any vegetables you have on hand. The teriyaki sauce gives the rice a rich, savory taste with just the right hint of sweetness. This is a great recipe to use leftover rice and turn it into something special.
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
Teriyaki Fried Rice
Teriyaki Fried Rice can be a good source of carbohydrates from the rice, protein from any added meat or tofu, and vitamins from vegetables like carrots, peas, or broccoli. The teriyaki sauce adds flavor but can be higher in sodium, so using a reduced-sodium version can make it lighter.
Why you’ll ❤️ this recipe.
😋🌶️Full of flavor
🏃🏼♀️⌛Quick and easy to make
🍗🥦Works with different proteins or vegetables
🔁🍽️Great for using up leftovers
👨👩👧👦❤️A family favorite
Cooking tips and substitutions
My best tip that makes this Teriyaki Fried Rice recipe even better is to use cold, day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice can be too soft and may turn mushy in the pan. Cold rice holds its shape, giving you that classic fried rice texture with every bite.
- Use sesame oil for added depth of flavor, but vegetable oil works well too.
- Frozen vegetables save time and work just as well as fresh ones.
- Chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu all work with this dish.
- If you like extra sauce, add more teriyaki near the end so it coats evenly.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use steak instead of ground beef.
- And, just for fun, serve this dinner with a Dreamsicle Martini or White Sangria.
Teriyaki Fried Rice Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use brown rice?
A: Yes, it works fine and adds a nuttier flavor.
Q: How do I keep the rice from clumping?
A: Use cold rice and break up any lumps before cooking.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Yes, simply skip the meat and add more vegetables or tofu.
Store Teriyaki Fried Rice in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Allow to cool down and freeze in an airtight container for 1 month.
Reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Teriyaki Fried Rice Conclusion
Teriyaki Fried Rice is a simple and flexible recipe you can make on busy nights. It uses basic ingredients but still feels like something special. Once you know the method, you can change up the vegetables, protein, and seasonings to match your preferences.
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- GROUND BEEF TERIYAKI BOWL
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- Stovetop Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
- Tangy Teriyaki Scallops with Pineapple Mango Relish
Teriyaki Fried Rice
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Ingredients
- 2 and ½ tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound ground beef 453 g
- 1 medium white onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups veggies of choice, carrot, broccoli, bell pepper (7.05 oz | 200 g)
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 3 cups cooked rice 1 lb | 453 g
Teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce 2.70 fluid oz | 80 ml
- ¼ cup brown sugar 3.73 oz | 106 g
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water 2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear beef, onion and garlic until beef is browned. About 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet. Turn to medium heat. Saute veggies until tender. About 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside with the beef.
- Add ½ tablespoon of oil in the skillet and scrambled eggs into tiny pieces.
- Teriyaki sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- In a large bowl or directly in the skillet, combine rice, veggies, beef and sauce. Stir fry in the skillet for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.