How to Make
Fried Rice
By Kids
Cooking Activities
A
simple, kid-friendly fried rice recipe using cooked
rice, eggs, and vegetables. This is a great way to
practice basic stovetop skills like stirring, making
a well in the pan, and cooking eggs safely into a
meal.
- Category:
Side Dish
- Stovetop
- Skill Level:
Beginner
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook:
10 minutes | Yield: 4
servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil or
vegetable oil
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon soy
sauce (plus more to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas
and carrots, thawed
- 3–4 green onions,
chopped
- 2 eggs, slightly
beaten
- Optional: chopped
pork or chicken
Instructions
- Heat oil in a
large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked rice
and stir to coat with oil. Stir in soy sauce and
cook for 1 minute.
- Add peas,
carrots, and green onions. Cook 2 minutes,
stirring, until heated through.
- Push rice to
the sides of the pan to make a well in the
center.
- Pour beaten
eggs into the center. Cook until eggs begin to
set.
- Stir eggs into
the rice and cook until eggs are fully cooked.
- Taste and add
more soy sauce if desired. Serve hot.
Kid-Friendly Tips
- Kids can help stir rice and vegetables.
- Teach how to make a “well” in the pan for
cooking eggs.
- Use day-old rice for the best texture.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or pork for
a complete meal. For a classroom-friendly version,
use low-sodium soy sauce and pre-cooked meat.