So Yummy 10 Fast Food Rice Recipe

If you love to cook and have never heard of fast food rice, it is one of the most popular foods in the world. It is used in many different dishes, but it can also be eaten on its own as a side dish.

It seems like rice has simply gone unnoticed by people when so many fast food restaurants are around today.

This article will cover a 5-fast-food-rice recipe for those who want to learn how to make their own at home.

10 Fast Food Rice Recipe

1. Fried Rice

Fried rice is easy to make at home and a great way to use up leftovers. Many restaurants use white rice as the base for their fried rice entree, but you can use basmati or brown rice if you want.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. 1/4 cup chopped onion
3. 1 tsp sesame oil
4. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, sesame oil, salt, and pepper and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish or as an entree. You can add other ingredients such as peas, carrots & frozen mixed vegetables (all thawed), or tofu cubes. Mix thoroughly before adding to the pan. Cook until all the vegetables are tender but still crisp and hot.

2. Beef Fried Rice

Beef fried rice is another recipe that is easy to make at home because you can just add any fillings you want to the rice for an extra added taste.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked beef
3. 1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
4. 1 tsp soy sauce or sesame oil
5. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add the rice, onion, soy sauce or sesame oil, salt and pepper, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish or as an entree.

3. Shrimp Fried Rice

Shrimp fried rice is another recipe that is easy to make at home because you can just add any fillings you want to the rice for an extra added taste.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked shrimp
3. 1/4 cup onion, chopped finely
4. 1 tsp soy sauce or sesame oil
5. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice, onion, soy sauce or sesame oil, salt and pepper, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve as a side dish or as an entree.

4. Hooters Fried Rice

This is a tasty meal that you can make at home or when you are on the go. Just add your favorite ingredients to the rice.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice (2 cups cooked for every 1 cup of raw rice)
2. 1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 cup for every 1 cup of raw rice)
3. 1/3 pound of bacon – chopped into small bits (1-inch pieces for every 1 cup of raw rice)

Directions:

Prepare the bacon first by cooking it in a large saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop until done but still tender. Add onion and cook until tender. Remove from heat and set aside. Prepare the rice by adding 2 cups of cooked rice for every 1 cup of raw rice. Add the cooked bacon and onion and mix thoroughly.

5. Spanish Rice

This recipe is different from the others because you will prepare it in a crockpot. It is a tasty side dish for any meal.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 3 cups cooked rice (3 cups cooked for every 1 cup of raw rice)
2. 1 large can of tomato sauce or 2 cups fresh chopped tomato (1/2 cup for every 1 cup of raw rice)

Directions:

Mix together the tomato sauce and the boiled rice in a crockpot. Cook on low heat all day until ready to serve. Serve with meatballs, tortillas & cheese, or just plain alone as a side dish.

6. Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice has a great taste and makes a great option when your family wants something different for dinner. You can make it as spicy as you want or just keep it low-key and simple.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. 1 tablespoon butter melted
3. 1/2 cup onion – chopped finely (1/2 cup for every 1 cup of raw rice)
4. 1 egg (beaten) – optional
5. salt and pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

Pour the butter over the rice. Add 1/4 of an onion, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, add your chicken strips and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Place in a serving dish separately from the rice mixture. Pour the rice mixture over the chicken.

7. Chicken Shrimp Fried Rice

A delicious side dish or main dish that makes a perfect lunch or dinner meal. You can use chicken or shrimp for this recipe, but make sure to stir-fry them before placing them on top of the rice mixture. This recipe is perfect for making leftovers if your family likes this meal.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup white rice – cooked (1 cup raw for 2 cups cooked)
2. 2 cups chicken meat (cooked) – diced into small pieces
3. 6-8 medium shrimp (cooked) – diced into small pieces

Directions:

Stir-fry the rice and shrimp in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken meat and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Serve over the rice mixture after cooling a bit.

8. Chinese Fried Rice

This is another fried rice recipe that you can make in a crockpot or on the stovetop. It tastes great and makes a wonderful side dish to any meal.

If you want to add meat to this recipe, just add 30 minutes to the cooking time on the stovetop or 1 hour if using a crockpot.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice (2 cups cooked for every 1 cup of raw rice)
2. 1/4 cup chopped onion (1/2 cup for every 1 cup of raw rice)

Directions:

Combine the cooked and raw rice thoroughly in a large bowl. Stir in the chopped onion and salt, and pepper to taste. Let sit about 20 minutes at room temperature before transferring to an oven-safe dish or crockpot. Cook on low heat until ready to serve. Serve with meatballs, tortillas & cheese, or just plain alone as a side dish or main dish. Enjoy!

9. Chicken Shiitake Fried Rice

This recipe is tasty and easy to make at home. The rice and chicken make a great combination for a lunch or dinner meal.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups cooked rice
2. 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
3. 1/4 cup onion – chopped finely (1/4 cup for every 1 cup of raw rice)
4. 2 cloves garlic – chopped finely (2 cloves for every 1 cup of raw rice)
5. 8-ounce mushrooms – sliced thinly (8 ounces for every 1 cup of raw rice)
6. 3 tablespoons soy sauce or sesame oil (3 tablespoons for every 1 cup of raw rice)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large skillet or wok. Mix thoroughly and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Serve immediately.

10. Korean Fried Rice

This fried rice recipe is a little different but still delicious and easy to make at home. You can whip it up when the family craves something different for dinner or know that friends are coming over soon.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cup of white rice
2. 4 tablespoons of sesame oil
3. 1/2 medium onion – sliced thinly
4. 4 cloves of garlic – chopped finely
5. 2 cups of cooked chicken meat
6. 3 dashes of black pepper powder
7. 1 tablespoon of soy sauce (or to taste)
8. 10 eggs, beaten

Directions:

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and chicken meat and cook for about 5 minutes or until everything is tender. Stir in the soy sauce and pepper powder. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir thoroughly until scrambled.

Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Turn down heat to medium-low and cook for about 5 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through. Serve on top of a bed of lettuce with some sesame seeds, scallions and chives sprinkled on top.

The Bottom Line

If you love Asian food and want to try something different for dinner, why not learn how to make your own Chinese fried rice? With these recipes, you will have this wonderful dish in your own home.

Just make sure that you choose the right recipes for your family, and they will be wanting it again soon! So what do you think? Do you have a favorite fried rice recipe? I would love to hear about it!