Speedy Fried Rice

Speedy Fried Rice is a quick, stir-fried rice dish that typically uses day-old rice, eggs, vegetables like peas and carrots, and soy sauce. It's a staple of Chinese home cooking and Chinese-American cuisine, designed to be prepared in minutes with whatever ingredients are on hand.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice and moderate in protein from the eggs, with a variable fat content depending on the amount of oil used. A standard serving provides a good source of energy, some B vitamins, and a rough calorie range of 300-450 per plate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Calcium	45 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of 'clean-out-the-fridge' cooking, turning leftovers into a flavorful meal. Nutritionally, using pre-cooked, cooled rice can increase its resistant starch content, which may benefit gut health.