Arroz Chino (Chinese Fried Rice)

Enjoy a delicious bowl of restaurant style Arroz Chino (Chinese Fried Rice) right from the comfort of your home! Easy to make at home and simply just delicious!

 

If the idea of making Arroz Chino (Chinese Fried Rice) has been bouncing around your head or ever wondered how to make it, this recipe post is for you! This is by far the  most delicious restaurant style chinese fried rice you will ever come across to make at home! 

It’s absolutely delicious and super easy to make! I just love this recipe and I know you will too!

What Makes for a Delicious No Fail Arroz Chino (Chinese Fried Rice)?

Chilled White Rice: First and most important, start with precooked white CHILLED, COLD rice. Using warm white rice results in a mushy blend of fried rice! Yuck! Leftover refrigerated white rice is best.

I like to use medium grain for my fried rice but you can certainly use long grain.

*I make my Arroz Blanco (Puerto Rican White Rice) for this recipe but exclude the pork fat (tocino) used in recipe.

In a rush? Really want some fried rice right away? Simply make some and put it in a large container then simply place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Can’t wait that long either? Place it in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. But do make sure not to let it freeze because you will be back to square one!

Use Sesame Oil: Sesame oil makes any stir fry taste amazing! It’s just such a fragrant and flavorful oil. Once you start cooking with it, you will want to learn how to use it in other dishes!

Easily find some in the Asian section of your supermarket or local Asian market.

Veggies: I like a good blend of vegetables in my rice. The more the better! 

Normally, I will buy a frozen bag of mixed vegetables that includes corn, string beans, carrots and peas! YUM!

But you can surely just add frozen peas or whatever other veggie you like.

Other delicious veggies to add:

• Snap peas
• Snow peas
• Broccoli florets
• Mushrooms
• Baby corn
• Scallions
• Bean sprouts
• Bell pepper chopped or sliced

Meat and Shrimps

• Add baby shrimps or medium size shrimps for extra yum!
• Sauté chicken and combine into rice like I did for a complete meal. 
• Cube and sauté a boneless pork rib or pork chop and add into (one of my favorites!) rice.
• Thinly slice beef and quickly sauté together with the vegetables.
• To make the ultimate SUPREME FRIED RICE, add all four, chicken, pork, beef and shrimps! Yummy!!

Ingredients to Make the Best Arroz Chino

• 3 cups precooked white rice 
• 1 chicken breast (optional)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 eggs, whisked
• 5 ounces mixed frozen veggies
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3-4 scallions, chopped
• ½ white onion, chopped
• 3-4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1½ teaspoons oyster sauce
• ½-1 tsp sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Find the sesame oil, oyster sauce and soy sauce in the Asian section of your local supermarket, online or local Asian market.

How to Make Arroz Chino

1. Chicken (If adding): On a cutting board, cut the chicken breast into ½ inch cubes. Next in a skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter until melted. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes and stir. Continue cooking for another 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium.
2. Eggs: Using a fork whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Next, add another tablespoon of butter to pan and melt. Add the eggs and scramble. Using your spatula, break the eggs into small pieces. Remove eggs from pan and set aside. Keep heat on.
3. Veggies: On a cutting board, chop the scallions, onions and mince garlic.

1. Cook Veggies: Add another tablespoon of butter to skillet. When butter has melted, add onions and cook until translucent. Add the veggie mix and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for a minute. (Make sure not to burn garlic or it will alter the taste of rice)
2. Chicken: Return chicken to skillet and stir all ingredients together. 
3. Stir Fry Rice: Return scrambled eggs to skillet and add the 3 cups of chilled precooked white rice. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Incorporate all ingredients well. Mix the chopped scallions in.
4. Taste: Taste rice and add extra seasoning if needed. Add extra soy sauce or a little more sesame oil if needed.
5. Serve: Serve rice immediately. Serve by itself or you may like to pair this delicious rice with our pollo teriyaki (Chicken Teriyaki) recipe.

Can I Freeze Arroz Chino (Fried Rice)

Yes you can! After cooking the fried rice, allow it to cool some. Then place in one large freezer plastic bag or two smaller bags. Freeze for up to a month.

Here’s the thing, because this fried rice has scrambled eggs, it’s a good idea to not freeze longer than a month because any longer and you run into the possibility of the eggs and rice getting mushy.

Exclude the eggs and you can freeze for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Rice

Thaw rice overnight in the refrigerator or place freezer bag in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes to thaw some.

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan or skillet over medium heat. Add rice and heat through for a few minutes. Stir rice and continue heating until completely heated through. About 8-10 minutes. Serve immediately.

For more Asian inspired recipes from Mexican Appetizers and More, you will also enjoy these:

Pollo Teriyaki (Chicken Teriyaki)

Easy Mexican Asian Baked Mussels

Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs

or you may want to try this Chinese Beef and Broccoli recipe by The Daring Gourmet