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Fried rice recipes

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Fried rice recipes

Whether you’re trying your hand at a new authentic nasi goreng, or just need a fast and delicious way to make use of those leftover ingredients in the fridge – an easy fried rice is the perfect dish.

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spicy chicken fried rice

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Spicy chicken fried rice

Spicy chicken fried rice

Paleo cauliflower fried rice

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Paleo cauliflower fried rice

Paleo cauliflower fried rice

Cutting out carbs just got a whole lot easier with this modern take on the Chinese classic, blitzing up cauliflower in place of the rice. It’s just as filling and flavoursome, minus the grains.

indonesian-style fried rice

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Indonesian-style fried rice

Indonesian-style fried rice

crab fried rice in omelette

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Crab fried rice in omelette

Crab fried rice in omelette

Leftover pork ribs fried rice

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Leftover pork ribs fried rice

Leftover pork ribs fried rice

Make the most of dinner by making enough for lunch the next day! Here, we’re using up those leftover pork ribs to make an easy barbecue pork fried rice that’s just waiting to be gobbled up for lunch.

(Credit: James Moffat)

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Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Prawn and broccoli fried ‘rice’

Broccoli rice, like cauliflower rice, is an excellent low-carb substitute for white rice, and tastes delicious with stir-fried prawns

vegetarian fried rice recipes

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Mixed vegetable stir-fried rice

A healthy and simple mixed vegetable and stir-fried rice dish that can be spiced up with chicken or fish.

chicken and thai basil fried rice

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Chicken and thai basil fried rice

Chicken and thai basil fried rice

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Prawn fried rice with broccoli & tom yum recipe

Prawn fried rice with broccoli & Tom Yum

Tom Yum flavours and broccoli give this prawn fried rice its edge. A flavourful and satisfying meal for the family.

curried fried rice with pork and prawns

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Curried fried rice with pork and prawns

Curried fried rice with pork and prawns

barbecued pork fried rice

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Barbecued pork fried rice

Barbecued pork fried rice

This easy, fragrant dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The Chinese barbecued pork adds a distinctive colour and taste and can be found at Asian grocery stores.

CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE

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Chinese chicken fried rice

Chinese chicken fried rice

pork fried rice

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Pork fried rice

Pork fried rice

fried rice omelette

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Fried rice omelette

Fried rice omelette

chorizo fried rice

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Chorizo fried rice

Chorizo fried rice

Chinese fried rice
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Chinese fried rice

Refrigerate your rice overnight before cooking, use the biggest pan you have and pre-heat it well. That will ensure this Chinese fried rice is cooked to perfection.

Brown rice nasi goreng with soft boiled egg

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Brown rice nasi goreng with soft-boiled egg

Brown rice nasi goreng with soft-boiled egg

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This simple chilli fried rice with chicken and broccolini is a light and spicy version of fried rice you can whip up in no time.

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Forget ordering in, now you can enjoy combination fried rice any time with this easy recipe.

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For a healthier spin look no further than this fibre-rich fried brown rice with carrot, cabbage and red onion.

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It can’t get easier than this chicken fried rice recipe – the recipe has one step!

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With deliciously roasted char siu pork, this pork fried rice recipe is our best ever.

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If you’re hunting for a low-carb version of this family favourite, try this cauliflower fried rice recipe.

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This richly flavoured chicken fried rice recipe is one you’ll want to keep on the family menu forever.

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This hot-smoked salmon with cauliflower fried rice is a healthy and convenient way to enjoy this takeout favourite.

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Nasi goreng is a delicious fried rice dish infused with Indonesian flavours and topped with an egg, sunny side up.

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Fried rice wouldn’t be fried rice without delicate slices of tender omelette.

cauliflower fried rice

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This cauliflower fried rice recipe with ham and mushrooms is a flavour-packed and healthy recipe.

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