This Spicy Fried Rice is irresistibly good! Packed with bold flavors and just the right amount of heat, it’s the perfect dish for lunch or dinner. Trust me—this isn’t your average fried rice. The spicy sauce used in this recipe adds incredible depth of flavor and a kick of spice that will keep you coming back for more. You might just discover your new favorite way to eat fried rice!
I absolutely LOVE this dish. As I’ve shared in previous posts, I’m a huge fan of Asian cuisine—not just for the bold flavors but for the spice that often accompanies it. This recipe has a special place in my heart, as it was created by my husband many years ago during his time working in an Asian restaurant. The first time he brought it home, I was hooked!
The only tweak I’ve made to his original recipe, adding fried eggs with runny yolks, of course. They add an amazing richness that pairs beautifully with the spicy rice. If you’ve never tried fried eggs on rice, you’re in for a treat!
How I Make It
When using leftover rice, this dish comes together in just five minutes on the stove. On days when I’m starting from scratch, it takes a bit longer—but trust me, the result is worth every extra minute!
Here’s how I like to enjoy it:
- With Leftovers: Fried rice makes a great base, and this dish gives it a new life. The spicy sauce coats the rice beautifully, creating a flavorful, restaurant-worthy meal in minutes.
- Fresh and Hot: On weekends or when I have time, I love making everything from scratch. The aromas that fill the kitchen are incredible!
How to Make Spicy Fried Rice
Step 1: Rinse the Rice
Start by rinsing the rice twice. This helps remove some of the starch, preventing the rice from becoming too sticky while maintaining a good texture. Don’t rinse too much—you want to retain just enough starch to help the grains hold together.
Step 2: Measure Your Water Ratio
Use a 2:1 water-to-rice ratio. For example, 2 cups of rice will need 4 cups of water. This ensures the rice cooks evenly without becoming mushy.
Step 3: Season the Rice
Before cooking, season the rice with soy sauce, vegetable oil, and butter. Don’t skip this step! These flavors will infuse into the rice and create a flavorful base for the dish.
Step 4: Cook the Rice
Bring the seasoned rice to a boil, then cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the grains plump up and the water is fully absorbed. Once done, remove the pot from the heat, vent the lid, and allow the rice to cool until warm.
For optimal texture, spread the rice out on a sheet tray, cover, and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight). Chilling the rice helps it firm up, which is key for making perfect fried rice.
Step 5: Cook the Vegetables
When the rice is chilled and ready to use, place a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Start by sautéing the mushrooms and onions until they are browned and aromatic. Remove them from the pan.
Next, add broccoli and carrots to the skillet, season with garlic powder, a drizzle of soy sauce, and sauté for about 6 minutes until tender. Remove the vegetables and set aside.
Step 6: Stir-Fry the Rice
In the same skillet, add butter and a drizzle of sesame oil. Toss in the chilled rice, breaking apart any clumps, and stir until every grain is coated in the oils. Stir-fry the rice, moving it around the pan every few minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the rice is heated through, return the cooked vegetables to the skillet and stir to combine.
Lower the heat to medium-low, then stir in your spicy sauce, starting with 2 tablespoons. Let the sauce cook into the rice for about a minute, taste, and adjust by adding more sauce if needed to reach your desired spice level.
Step 8: Cook the Eggs
Fry your eggs to your preference. Over-easy or sunny-side-up eggs work best, as the runny yolk adds a rich, creamy texture to the rice. Top your spicy fried rice with the fried eggs and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a final touch. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips
Refrigerate overnight – For the best results, refrigerate the rice overnight before cooking it the second time. Rice that has had time to properly chill firm up, which makes it easier to coat each rice in oil while cooking. In turns makes the rice less likely to become mushy when cooked the second time.
Use leftovers – All of the flavors are there from whatever kind of fried rice you have leftover, whether it is chicken, beef, veggie or shrimp. This spicy sauce is great on any fried rice and when used with leftovers it takes not time at all to have a delicious bowl of spicy fried rice to eat.
Top with a fried egg – Trust me, an egg with a runny yolk is DELICIOUS on fried rice, spicy or not.
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Spicy Fried Rice
Skip the take-out and make your own Spicy Fried Rice right in your own kitchen. Pair it with veggies, fried eggs and the BEST spicy sauce for a truly irresistible dish.
Ingredients
Fried Rice
Vegetables
Other Ingredients Needed
Instructions
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Cook the Rice
In a medium pot add the rinsed rice, water, soy sauce, butter and oil. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer.
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Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the rice has puffed up and there is not any water visible. Take off of the heat and allow to set until warm.
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Spread out onto a sheet tray, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Preferably overnight.
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Cook the Veggies
When the rice has been chilled and is ready to cook, place a large skillet over medium heat add in olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the mushrooms and onions. Once the mushrooms and onions are browned, remove from the pan, add in 1 tablespoon of butter, add in the broccoli and carrots, season with garlic powder and a drizzle of soy sauce. Sauté for about 6 minutes. Adding more oil if needed.
Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add butter and a drizzle of sesame oil to the pan. Add in the cold rice and stir until all of the rice is coated in the oil and the clumps are broken apart. Cook the rice, stirring every few minutes, season with additional salt and pepper.
Add the vegetables back to the pan, stir to combine.
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Turn the heat down to medium low, stir in the spicy sauce, starting with 2 tablespoons, cook for 1 minute, taste and add more until you reach your desired spice level.
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Fry the eggs however you like. I highly recommend over easy or even sunny side up. The runny yolk really adds great texture and flavor to the rice. Portion and top each portion with fried eggs. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Enjoy!
Note
This Spicy Sauce Recipe makes more than you probably need for spicy fried rice. Freeze the leftover sauce and try it on your favorite Asian inspired dish. Maybe try it on these Spicy Teriyaki Chicken Wings.
Never in my life have I had anything like this. But my goodness, that spicy sauce mixed with the yolk of an egg, perfection! My husband has been asking me for days when I plan to make this again. It is sooooo good!
Yes, the spicy sauce and egg are the best parts of this recipe! Thanks for the comment!