House Special Fried Rice
House Special Fried Rice is a medium Chinese-American recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by J. Kenji López-Alt on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 32 min
Cost: $12.71 total, $3.18 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups Cooked White Rice (leftover rice from Chinese takeout, chilled and spread thinly to dry)
- 3 large Eggs (beaten lightly)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil such as canola or peanut)
- 1 cup Roast Chicken (leftover, diced)
- 0.5 cup Pork Chop (cooked leftover, diced)
- 0.5 cup Shrimp Filling (leftover cooked shrimp from dumpling skins, roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup Frozen Peas (no need to thaw)
- 0.25 cup Carrot (peeled and diced small)
- 0.25 cup Onion (white or yellow, diced)
- 2 stalks Scallions (thinly sliced, green and white parts)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon White Pepper
- pinch MSG (optional, for umami)
- pinch Sugar (balances saltiness)
- pinch Cornstarch (to fluff overly sticky rice, optional)
Instructions
Preheat the wok
Place the wok over a high‑heat gas burner. If your burner has a diffuser ring, remove it so the flame concentrates in the center. Heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: high heat
Scramble the eggs
Add 1 tablespoon of oil, swirl, then pour in the beaten eggs. Let the bottom set for about 10 seconds, then flip and cook until just set but still slightly runny.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Stir‑fry aromatics
Add another splash of oil, then toss in the diced carrots and onions. Stir‑fry for about 30 seconds, just until the carrots start to soften.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: high heat
Add the rice
Add the chilled rice. If the grains are clumped, sprinkle a pinch of cornstarch and fluff with your fingers before adding. Use the back of a ladle to break up any remaining clumps while stirring.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: high heat
Reheat proteins and peas
Add the diced chicken, pork, shrimp filling, and frozen peas. Stir‑fry until everything is heated through, about 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: high heat
Combine eggs and season
Return the half‑cooked eggs to the wok, breaking up any large pieces. Sprinkle salt, white pepper, a pinch of MSG, and a pinch of sugar. Toss everything together for 30 seconds.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: high heat
Finish with scallions
Stir in the sliced scallions, give a quick toss, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Time: PT15S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 22g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 13g
- Fiber
- 4g
Dietary info: Contains protein, Can be made gluten‑free by omitting soy sauce or using tamari
Allergens: Eggs, Shellfish, Soy (if soy sauce is used)
Last updated: April 11, 2026






