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1. Fried rice
Use cold rice if you have it. Scramble eggs, add rice, then season with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, hot sauce, or whatever vegetables are hanging around.
2. Egg rice bowl
Top warm rice with a fried egg and add sauce: salsa, sriracha mayo, chili crisp, teriyaki, curry sauce, or leftover gravy. Add greens or beans if you have them.
3. Rice omelet
Fold a small scoop of rice into an omelet with cheese, vegetables, or leftover meat. It sounds odd until you try it — then it becomes a lazy dinner trick.
4. Breakfast-for-dinner skillet
Crisp rice in a pan, add eggs, then finish with cheese, herbs, and any cooked vegetables. Great with onions, peppers, spinach, mushrooms, or frozen peas.
5. Soup upgrade
Add rice to broth, simmer with vegetables, then swirl in beaten egg for an egg-drop style soup. This is especially good with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce.
Best add-ins
Frozen peas, canned beans, leftover chicken, kimchi, salsa, spinach, cheese, scallions, chili crisp, and rotisserie chicken all work.
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FAQ
Can I use fresh rice for fried rice?
Yes, but spread it out for a few minutes so steam escapes. Cold leftover rice fries better because it is drier.
What protein goes with eggs and rice?
Chicken, tuna, beans, tofu, sausage, ground beef, shrimp, and leftover pork all work.
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