Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice
Panda Express Copycat Fried Rice is your ticket to restaurant-quality flavor right at home. This quick and easy recipe features fluffy jasmine rice stir-fried with colorful mixed vegetables, fluffy scrambled eggs, and savory soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a satisfying side dish, this dish can be customized with whatever ingredients you have on hand. With every bite bursting with flavor, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients. Ensure the rice is cold.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to one side; crack in the eggs and scramble until fully cooked (about 2 minutes). Combine with veggies.
- Stir in the cold rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil, mixing until well combined.
- Toss in sliced green onions and stir-fry for another minute until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Substitute any leftover vegetables or proteins like chicken or tofu for added variety. For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan during cooking to ensure even frying.