Bang Bang Fried Rice (Printable)

Creamy, spicy fried rice with tangy Bang Bang sauce and colorful vegetables, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 4 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old and cold

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cup carrots, finely diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Bang Bang Sauce

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha, adjust to taste
10 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
11 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce

→ Fried Rice Base

12 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
14 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-step:

01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set, about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add diced bell pepper and carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Stir in frozen peas and most of the sliced green onions. Cook for 1 minute until peas are heated through.
05 - Increase heat to high. Add cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
06 - Drizzle in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing to combine evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix thoroughly into the rice mixture.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle prepared Bang Bang Sauce over the fried rice and toss until evenly coated.
09 - Garnish with reserved green onions. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce creates this incredible creamy coating that clings to every grain of rice
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes way better than anything you can buy
  • You can customize the heat level and protein to please everyone at your table
02 -
  • Cold rice is non negotiable here as fresh rice will turn into a gummy mess instead of separate grains
  • Have all ingredients prepped and within arms reach before you turn on the heat because stir frying happens fast
  • The sauce should be added off the heat to prevent it from separating and losing that gorgeous glossy finish
03 -
  • If you do not have day old rice spread freshly cooked rice on a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes before cooking
  • Pre mix extra Bang Bang sauce and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week for quick meals

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