Fried Rice

This Gluten Free Dairy Free Fried Rice is cooked over high heat with seasoned sauces, hearty scrambled eggs, tender rice, and loads of veggies — better than takeout.

It's endlessly customizable with different ingredient variations, so you'll want to make it again and again.

You won't regret this meal that has become our absolute favorite.

Why you need this fried rice recipe

• By using day-old cold white rice, you’ll have this meal on the table in under 20 minutes
• It's a family favorite- loved by the whole family- both kids and adults
• Leftover fried rice tastes even better the next day
• It's a star as a main dish but can also be served as a side dish

Ingredients Needed

Get more info on these basic ingredients in the recipe card below at the bottom of the post.

• cold cooked rice— we recommend long grain rice like Basmati, a medium grain like Jasmine, or, our favorite, is Calrose rice, another medium grain rice. And using cold-cooked rice in any fried rice recipe is the key ingredient to the dish. Scroll below to learn more.
• grapeseed oil— or another high heat cooking oil such as avocado oil
• toasted sesame oil— this ingredient adds so much restaurant-style flavor to this dish. We recommend the Eden Foods brand. Here is their manufacturing statement.
• dairy free butter— Earth Balance Buttery Sticks are our go-to
• eggs–scrambled; optional
• diced sweet onion
• frozen vegetable blend— we like the blend with diced carrots, green beans, corn, and peas
• gluten free soy sauce— we use this brand for our meat marinades, shish kabobs recipe, and for many other recipes in our home. San-J Tamari is brewed with 100% soybeans and no wheat. You can also substitute the soy sauce with Coconut Aminos for a gluten, dairy, and soy free meal option. Or you can use a different gluten-free tamari sauce.
• Worcestershire sauce— the Lea & Perrins brand in the United States is wonderful in sauces for fried rice and meat marinades. Here is their website for more information.
• salt
• minced garlic
• ground ginger— we use the McCormick brand
• optional– sauteed diced chicken, sauteed shrimp, crab, cubed pork, gluten and dairy-free deli sliced black forest ham
• garnishes— fresh green onions

Kitchen Essentials for This Recipe

• rice cooker-- we use one similar to
  rice cooker
• large wok -- we've used this flat bottom 14-inch wok for years.
  flat bottom 14-inch wok
• Measuring cups and spoons -- almost every recipe needs a trusty set of measuring utensils
  Measuring Cups and Spoons

How to Make Fried Rice Recipe Gluten Free and Dairy Free too

1. Cook rice, allow to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
2. Heat the wok over high heat. Then add in the grapeseed oil, sesame oil, butter.
3. Add in the diced onion and frozen vegetables. Fry until tender, stirring often with a large, wooden spoon.
4. Add the cold rice back to the wok and break up into small rice pieces.
5. Stir in the scrambled eggs.
6. Pour the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, minced garlic, ground ginger, and any other cooked meat options. Stir until well-combined.
7. Serve immediately topped with fresh chopped green onions.

Storage

Leftover rice should be stored in an airtight container and can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure you rinse your rice in a colander before you cook it. Having quality made rice is one of the most key ingredients to your rice turning out properly.
• If you need a stovetop recipe, try this recipe here
• Be sure you're constantly stirring your rice for it may burn.
• All veggies and optional protein needs to be cut into smaller pieces so it's easier to cook and will cook evenly.
• For some heat, add in a dash of red pepper flakes.
• Always check labels on your ingredients to ensure that they're gluten and dairy free.
• Whatever cooking oil you use, you need to make sure it can withstand a high temperature without reaching its smoking point. Olive oil is not typically a good choice since it has a lower smoking point.
• Leftovers are delicious so always consider making a double batch.

Recipe Variations

• Swap in different rice varieties like Basmati, Jasmine, or even cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
• Add your favorite protein — scrambled eggs, chicken, shrimp, crab, pork, or Black Forest ham.
• Turn up the heat with a dash of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of your favorite gluten free hot sauce.

Mouthwatering Desserts to Share with Loved Ones

• fudgy brownies-- thick brownies with crispy edges, fudgy middles, and a deep rich chocolate flavor
• fruit pizza-- a soft, sugar cookie crust, delicious cream cheese spread, and all your favorite fresh fruits
• no bake cookies-- bits of chocolate peanut butter covered oats formed into round-shaped cookies everyone loves. They taste rich, wonderful, and they melt-in-your-mouth.

This restaurant-style Fried Rice is an easy, safe gluten free version to keep in your regular dinner rotation — it's simple to scale up for a crowd and endlessly colorful with fresh veggies.

Need more easy dinner recipes? Check out our physical cookbook with 5 dinner recipes, 5 breakfast recipes, and 10 gluten and dairy free desserts, or the ebook version with 16 recipes.

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