18 fried rice recipes
Rustle up an easy and inexpensive classic egg fried rice, or push the boat out with a show-stopping Thai-inspired pineapple fried rice if you're looking to impress. Discover our best recipes.
Looking for fried rice recipes? Wondering what to do with leftover rice? Try our ideas below then check out our best ever rice recipes and basmati rice recipes.
The humble grain of rice knows no limits – turn it into a classic egg fried for a weeknight family-friendly dinner, transform leftover rice into a cheesy kimchi baked creation to help kick any hangover, or elevate it into a playful and punchy Thai-inspired dish served in a hollowed out pineapple shell.
Best fried rice recipes
Egg fried rice
Stir-fry mixed vegetables with rice and soy sauce for an inexpensive, yet wholesome and delicious one-dish meal.
Chicken fried rice
Make this really speedy meal when time is of the essence. It's ideal for using up leftover rice or chicken, too.
Healthy fried rice
Cubes of chewy, golden paneer are tossed through fragrant fried rice for a healthy twist on a classic, flavoured with ginger, garlic, chilli and curry powder.
Pork fried rice
With garlic, chilli, soy and hoisin sauce, this easy pork dish is a flavour-packed dinner that can be ready in 30 minutes and use leftover cooked rice.
Baked cheesy kimchi fried rice
Although a Korean-style comfort food dish (you'll need both kimchi and gochujang), this salty-spicy recipe also calls for guanciale, an Italian cured pork product made from the fatty cheeks or jowls of the pig.
Thai-style broccoli fried rice
Packed with protein and low in calories, this speedy broccoli rice dish is full of exciting texture and flavour, with punchy chilli, zingy lime, crunchy veg and peanuts.
Healthy egg fried rice
It doesn’t get quicker than a fried rice when you need something filling, fast. We've ramped it up with the addition of sweet, juicy crab.
Nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
This chicken fried rice is a classic Indonesian dish, with heat coming from galangal and white pepper, and a touch of sweetness from the kecap manis.
Filipino garlic fried rice
Buttery fried rice is sprinkled with crisp and golden garlic chips — serve as a side dish or as part of a Filipino full breakfast.
Turmeric fried veggie rice
Try our vibrant turmeric-fried rice. This colourful recipe is packed with punchy flavour and super simple to make. Plus, it comes in under 300 calories per serving.
Pineapple fried rice
Golden Mountain is a popular soy sauce in Thailand, with a slightly deeper and sweeter flavour. But you can also use dark soy sauce with Maggi Liquid Seasoning.
Thai crab fried rice
Make the most of crab in this crunchy Thai wok-fried rice with long-stem broccoli, spring onions and Thai dipping sauce.
Spicy breakfast fried rice
Check out our simple rice dish with spicy red chillis, salty-sweet bacon jam and soft boiled eggs. This low-calorie breakfast recipe is quick, easy and ready in 20 minutes.
Storecupboard fried rice
This recipe for storecupboard fried rice is really useful on those days when you're too busy to shop for specific recipes. You're likely to have everything you need for this recipe already, and it's ready in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect midweek meal.
Gado gado fried rice
This Indonesian salad of vegetables and boiled eggs in a rich peanut dressing is bulked up here with spicy fried rice.
Special fried rice
The best recipe for special fried rice. Made with leftover rice and chicken this is cheap, easy and quick. Throw in prawns, bean sprouts and egg and serve.
Egg and bacon fried rice
Our comforting recipe for fried rice is a quick and easy substitute for anyone craving a mid-week Chinese takeaway. Did also we mention it only takes 20 mins to make?
Cajun fried rice
This recipe for cajun fried rice is quick, easy and under 500 calories – perfect for a midweek meal.
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