How to Make Kristi's Special Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever had a plate of fried rice that was so delicious, you just couldn't stop eating it? Well, Kristi's Special Fried Rice is exactly that kind of dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can make this flavorful and satisfying meal right in your own kitchen. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish to serve at your next gathering, Kristi's Special Fried Rice is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups instant rice
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple tidbits
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and red pepper flakes. Cover saucepan with a lid and remove from heat; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir rice until coated in oil, 15 to 20 seconds. Add egg to wok; cook and stir until scrambled and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir green onions and garlic into rice mixture and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cabbage, pineapple, cilantro, and bean sprouts to rice mixture; cook and stir until cabbage starts to wilt, about 5 minutes. Stir soy sauce into rice mixture and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 283mg