Cơm Chiên

Name: Cơm Chiên
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled, separated into grains; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots; 2 green onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Vietnamese fried rice with day-old rice, egg, vegetables, and your choice of protein for a quick lunch or dinner.

25 minEasyServes 4360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, chilled, separated into grains
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 green onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/8 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 oz protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, cooked
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
2

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 diced onion and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
4

Push everything to the side and scramble the 2 beaten eggs in the empty space, breaking them into small pieces. Mix with the vegetables.
5

Add the separated into grains cooked rice, chilled and break up any clumps, stirring constantly (about 2-3 minutes).
6

Add the 4 oz cooked protein (shrimp, chicken, or pork), diced, 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Toss everything together.
7

Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring frequently.
8

Stir in the 2 chopped green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Cơm Chiên gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cơm Chiên keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Cơm Chiên?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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