There is something about fried rice that makes me smile whenever I make it. For one thing, Mark and I love the taste of any fried rice we make. The second thing is how easy it is to make. You use leftover white rice (my favorite) and add other leftovers or veggies from the garden in the refrigerator. We’ve all heard, “Waste not, want not.”
White rice is a good food storage item because you can make many meals with it. Add some beans and some spices, and you are good to go. If you are low on rice, please pick up a few bags the next time you go to the grocery store. You’ll be glad you have some stored. Please remember that white rice lasts longer than brown rice.
How Do You Cook White Rice
I’m hoping to teach the world to cook from scratch, so we may as well start with white rice, right?
Basic White Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 cups water
Instructions
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I typically use 2 cups of dry rice to 3 cups of water.
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You can rinse your rice, if desired, and use a saucepan, rice cooker or pressure cooker.
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If you boil the rice, bring the water and rice to a boil. Cook with a lid on for 17 minutes.
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I like using my rice cooker because I just throw all the ingredients in the pan, put the lid on and push the button to turn it on.
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Then I go about doing my daily activities and serve it when the yellow light comes on. It keeps it warm, and that works for me.
Pork or Bacon Fried Rice
Fried Rice With Pork or Bacon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas, uncooked
- 1 cup chopped onions, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup leftover chopped pork or bacon
- 6 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (optional)
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the eggs in the butter until cooked thoroughly. Set aside.
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Cook the peas and onion until tender.
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Combine the rice, eggs, veggies, meat, and heat through. Add Soy Sauce and pepper.
Mexican Fried Rice
Mexican Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 4-ounce can green chilies
- 1 cup frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green beans
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat the oil in a frying pan with the onions and cook until tender.
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Add the remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.
Vegetable Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped red or green bell peppers
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the eggs in the butter and set them aside.
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Cook the bell peppers, onions, and carrots in the olive oil until tender.
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Add the eggs, rice together and sprinkle the Soy Sauce over the ingredients in the frying pan. Serve when heated through.
Egg Fried Rice
Please look below for step-by-step directions on how I make fried rice. I do better with pictures, and I hope they help you as much as they help me.
Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 6 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onions, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed slightly
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the eggs in the butter and set them aside.
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Cook the peas and onions until tender.
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Combine the ingredients with heat thoroughly. Stir in the Soy Sauce and serve.
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Stir in the Soy Sauce and serve.
How Long Does White Rice Last?
There are several different ways to purchase white rice for storage. I have several cases of white rice in #10 cans for long-term storage. I keep only two of my favorite bags of jasmine white rice in plastic containers in my pantry. I buy the rice in bags from Harmons or Costco. I don’t use Mylar bags ever. It’s good from the store in the bags for 4 – 5 years.
Please keep in mind that we can’t store food where the temperatures may get above 75 degrees or so for the long term. Although that would be my house in the summer, I’m just giving you the heads up here. Our utilities are ridiculously high because they are set by the local city government and not offered out to bid to save us money. Therefore, I keep the air conditioning at 76 degrees.
White rice will last 25-30 years if purchased from a good source such as Thrive Life in #10 cans unopened. Thrive Life’s #10 cans are good for five years if opened.
Honeyville Grain states 10-15 years on their #10 cans. It doesn’t state how long it will last if opened.
How Long Does Brown Rice Last?
Brown rice is supposed to be healthier for us, but its high-fat content means that storing it for the long term just doesn’t work. It will stay good for 6-12 months. Brown rice retains its bran and germ layers and is more nutritious than white rice. You can substitute brown rice with the white rice in each recipe above.
How Long Does Cooked Rice Last?
If not eaten right away, white rice must be refrigerated within four hours of cooking. When stored in the refrigerator, it will be good for three days.
Why Is My Fried Rice Mushy?
Sometimes, if the rice is too fresh, it may make your fried rice too mushy. I spread it out for about a half-hour to let it cool. It’s not cold, but it is cool. If you add too much sauce to your pan, the fried rice may also become mushy. And if the vegetables have too much moisture, they can make it mushy.
What Food Goes With Fried Rice?
You can make it a one-pan dish or add meat, fish, or fresh fruit. You can use just about any vegetable or meat to make fried rice recipes.
How To Make Egg-Fried Rice
Step One: Fry the Eggs
I like to fry the eggs separately. I used a little butter to fry the eggs; there was no milk, just six beaten eggs.
Step Two: Cook the Onions & Peas
Then, I cooked the frozen chopped onions with the frozen peas. You can use fresh veggies, and I just happened to have some frozen ones. Plus, they taste sweeter to me.
Step Three: Cook the White Rice
I cooked the white rice and spread it on a cookie sheet to cool down. If the rice is cooler, it is less likely to make your fried rice mushy. This is why leftover rice is fantastic. It’s in the refrigerator and is already cool.
Step Four: Combine Cooked Items – Add Soy Sauce
Then, you combine the rice, meat, and/or veggies in one pan and add some Soy Sauce if you like it. I have also used Bragg sauce. I pepper everything out of habit. Here’s the finished product. I didn’t put any meat in it, but you can.
Final Word
I hope you stock rice in your food storage stash. You can make fried rice and many other recipes to fill the belly. Thanks for being prepared for the unexpected. May God bless this world. Linda
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