Best fried rice recipes

Nasi goreng means ‘fried rice’ in Indonesian. This traditional recipe is made with chicken and comes topped with super crispy fried eggs and punchy hot sauce.

Here, rice is fried with ginger, garlic, chilli and peanuts for an aromatic result, then topped with sweet, sticky aubergines. A great vegan dish that's a novel alternative to a classic stir-fry.

Have fried rice for breakfast in the form of this simple dish with spicy red chillis, salty-sweet bacon jam and soft boiled eggs. A low-calorie meal that's quick, easy and ready in 20 minutes.

Check out our vegan fried rice with smoked tofu. It's a low-calorie dish that's really simple and speedy to make – a great midweek meal for two. We have lots more great tofu recipes here. 

Try our vibrant turmeric-fried rice. This colourful recipe is packed with punchy flavour and is really straightforward to make. Plus, it comes in under 300 calories per serving. See more of our favourite turmeric recipes here. 

This classic Indonesian salad of vegetables and boiled eggs is bulked up with spicy fried rice and dressed with a rich peanut, lime and coconut sauce.

Our comforting recipe for egg and bacon fried rice is a quick and easy substitute for anyone craving a midweek Chinese takeaway. Did we mention it only takes 20 minutes to make?

This recipe is really useful on those days when you're too busy to shop for specific dishes. You're likely to have everything you need for this dish already, and it's ready in under 30 minutes. Try more storecupboard recipes.

Make the most of crab in this fresh and crunchy Thai wok-fried rice, with broccoli, spring onions and Thai-style dipping sauce.

This recipe for cajun fried rice with garlic, pepper, smoked sausage and paprika, is quick, easy and under 500 calories. Perfect for a midweek meal.

Make your own cauliflower rice for our Korean-inspired recipe. It's an easy-to-make vegetarian dish which is also gluten-free and low in calories.