Fried Rice in a Pan
Simple, quick, and delicious - perfect for everyday meals! Fried Rice in a Pan can be served as a side or a main dish, optionally with a slice of lemon. Ready in 20 minutes.
Updated : 14 August, 2025
Easy
About 10 min.
Ingredients
1 cup
Rice
2 cup
Water
3
Garlic
0.3 teaspoon
Paprika
0.4 teaspoon
Curcuma
20 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use parboiled long-grain rice for cooking. It stays separate and fluffy. You can adjust the amount, spices, and proportions to your taste.
Step 2
Take a deep frying pan. Peel and slice a couple of garlic cloves. Pour a little vegetable oil into the hot pan and add the sliced garlic. Once it browns, remove it - the oil will absorb its flavor and aroma.
Step 3
Add the parboiled rice to the pan and stir. It will soak up the fragrant oil. Fry the rice for a couple of minutes on low heat. It will turn transparent and then golden.
Step 4
Pour hot water over the rice. Add salt and spices to taste. Stir and bring to a boil.
Step 5
Cook the rice on low heat for about 15 minutes. It will gradually absorb all the liquid and expand. Covering with a lid is optional but will speed up cooking.
Step 6
The cooked rice will be soft and fluffy. Stir and remove from heat. Serve as a side with any meat or fish dish. Enjoy!