Uncle Roger's Fried Rice Recipe (2024)

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This Uncle Roger fried rice combines chicken flavored rice, a fried egg, and a crazy good stir fry-like sauce for an over-the-top flavor everyone will love. Plus, everything cooks in just one pan, taking under 30 minutes total!

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THE BEST EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE

Now, you might be wondering why this egg fried rice recipe is called "Uncle Roger Fried Rice." Well, I came across a viral video of Nigel Ng, also known as Uncle Roger, criticizing a fried rice tutorial video.

Uncle Roger claims to make the best fried rice, so I wanted to recreate it myself, taste it, and of course, share it with you guys. Because let's face it, if this is actually the best fried rice recipe in the world, everyone should know how to make it!

With that said, the Uncle Roger fried rice recipe consists of a chicken flavored rice, fried egg, and a simple yet flavorful stir fry-like sauce. And, I have to say, spoiler alert, is without a doubt the best egg fried rice you'll ever make!

Plus, it goes with pretty much anything, like this blackened shrimp, but it's filled with so much awesomeness that it really makes a great main meal too.

Also, for what it's worth, my favorite part about this egg fried rice is everything cooks together in the same pan! So the cooking process - and clean up - is super quick and easy.

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INGREDIENTS

So, you'll need some common ingredients for this recipe and maybe one or two that you don't typically use.

But you can find everything at your nearest grocery store, so you'll want to make a trip and grab anything you don't have!

Here areall of the ingredients you need:

  • 2 tbsp. Peanut Oil
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, smashed
  • 1 Shallot, sliced from the middle
  • 1 Egg +1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 Spring Onion, sliced
  • 1 Red Chili, sliced or chopped
  • 4 Cups Chicken Flavored Rice (day old works best according to Roger)
  • About 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
  • About 2 tbsp. Asian Sesame Oil
  • About ½ tbsp. MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)

If you have to run to the store, grab the ingredients that you need to make this chicken tempura recipe. It actually is my favorite thing to pair with Uncle Rogers fried rice, so I highly suggest you make the two recipes together!

Also, if you need a bomb dessert recipe to go along with your fried rice, give these blackened salmon bites a try.

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HOW TO MAKE UNCLE ROGER FRIED RICE

Ok, so making this fried rice is quite simple - just 2 steps is all you need to follow to make it - and yet it yields a delicious result with a ton of flavor.

So, gather your ingredients, and let's make the best fried rice in the world!

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STEP 1: MAKING THE BASE

First, cook any chicken flavored rice that you want according to the directions on the package.

While the rice is cooking, whisk the whole egg and the egg yolk in a small bowl, and set it aside.

Next, coat a wok pan with peanut oil and put it over medium heat. Once it starts smoking, pour the excess oil out of the pan. Then add the garlic and shallot and fry them for 3 minutes.

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STEP 2: COMPLETING THE EGG FRIED RICE

Once the time is up, add the beaten egg to the wok and stir it around until it's almost solid. Then add the cooked rice and mix it with everything in the wok.

After it's mixed, add the soy sauce and sesame oil and flatten it into the rice with the back of a spoon.

Next, add the MSG, spring onion, and chili to the wok and cook for a minute or so, mixing all of the ingredients together.

Now that the rice is complete, serve it alone or with your favorite pair and enjoy!

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HOW TO STORE FRIED RICE

If you serve this on the side, you'll get about 4 servings out of the fried rice. But if you want to eat it as a main meal, you'll probably get about 2 servings.

Now, with that said, you can always double or triple this recipe if you want to have more or some leftovers.

Then, if you do have leftovers, just transfer them to an airtight container, and they'll last in the fridge for about 5-7 days.

And if you want to save it for longer, transfer the fried rice to freezer-safe bags, and you can freeze it for up to 3 months!

For reheating fried rice - refrigerated or frozen - you can just put it back on a wok or skillet over medium heat until it reaches your desired temperature. Make sure you stir everything frequently so it heats up evenly.

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WRAPPING IT ALL UP

Whether you've heard of Uncle Roger fried rice before, or if this is your first time hearing about it, this recipe will not disappoint.

The egg fried rice has so many delicious components, and after you try it, I think you'll agree it is the best fried rice you've ever made!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this egg fried rice recipe as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts.

Oh, and as always, you can find a ton more of our recipes on our youtube channel.

More Rice Recipes

If you liked this recipe, we have a bunch of rice recipes that you have to try out next!

Check all of these out:

  • Mediterranean yellow rice
  • Cajun shrimp fried rice
  • Instant Pot sushi rice
  • Instant Pot coconut rice
  • Salmon rice bowl
  • Thai pineapple fried rice

Yield: 4 servings

Uncle Roger Egg Fried Rice

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This Uncle Roger fried rice combines chicken flavored rice, fried egg, and a crazy good stir fry-like sauce for one heck of a flavor. And everything cooks in just one pan, taking under 30 minutes total!

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time10 minutes

Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken flavored rice according to the package.
  2. Whisk the egg and egg yolk in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Coat a wok panwith peanut oil and heat over medium. Once it starts smoking, throw the excess off.
  4. Add garlic and shallot. Fry it for 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs and stir until it's almost solid.
  6. Add the cooked rice and mix it with everything.
  7. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Flatten it into the rice with the back of the spoon.
  8. Add the MSG, spring onion, and chili and mix everything in the wok to combine.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 serving
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 330Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 0gProtein: 10g

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FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in fried rice? ›

Though you might not be able to pinpoint the sweet inclusion while digging into a take-out box and piling spoonsful of fluffy rice into your mouth, the addition of sugar is a common culinary technique practiced by restaurants.

What makes fried rice more flavorful? ›

Pick the Right Ingredients

There are three main ingredients of fried rice: eggs, vegetables and meat. Scrambled throughout the rice, eggs bring savory flavors and protein, while vegetables like broccoli, peas, carrots, and edamame add variety and depth to the dish. The more you have, the more robust the flavor.

Who is Uncle Roger's ex-wife? ›

Who Is Uncle Roger's Ex-Wife, Auntie Helen? Uncle Roger consistently jokes about his ex-wife Auntie Helen, who is actually based on Nigel Ng's real ex-wife Evelyn Mok. Evelyn Mok, Nigel Ng's wife, has used her platform to speak out against a racist attack she experienced in Sweden.

What is the difference between fried rice and Chinese fried rice? ›

The usage of rice

But in Chinese rice, it is suggested to use leftover cooked rice to avoid the rice from being sticky. In Fried Rice, most quick-service restaurants (QSRs) use long-grain white rice like Basmati, whereas Jasmine Rice is used in Chinese Rice.

Why does Chinese fried rice taste different? ›

The answer: high heat, expert tosses, and something known as 'wok hei. ' As J. Kenji López-Alt writes for Serious Eats, expert cooking with a wok (and the gas range it requires) is one of the main reasons that fried rice from a Chinese restaurant tastes so much better than what you can make at home.

What kind of rice do Chinese restaurants use for fried rice? ›

Which rice is best for fried rice? Pick a medium-grain white rice, which is the standard in Chinese cuisine. A fresh batch of this variety turns out sticky in your rice cooker, which makes it easy to eat with chopsticks, yet it also has the ability to separate into individual grains.

Do Chinese restaurants put MSG in fried rice? ›

Some restaurants add MSG to a number of popular dishes, including fried rice.

Do Chinese people put soy sauce in fried rice? ›

The traditional Chinese soy sauce fried rice uses a variety between light soy sauce and dark soy sauce. But it is quite hard to find outside China. We need to combine light soy sauce and dark soy sauce to achieve both taste and color goals.

Is Chinese restaurant fried rice unhealthy? ›

Typical side dishes like fried rice, lo mein noodles, crab rangoon, and egg rolls are high in calories — and fat. Healthier choices include steamed brown rice, sautéed or steamed vegetables, spring rolls, or soups like egg drop soup or hot and sour soup.

How to get authentic fried rice flavor? ›

To give your dish that signature fried rice taste, you'll need to drizzle in sesame oil and soy sauce, but feel free to use as much or as little as you wish. You can even mix in things like garlic powder, ginger root, or Sriracha sauce and chili pepper for a bit of a kick.

Which spice is good for fried rice? ›

The Perfect Nigerian Fried Rice
  • 2 bay leaves.
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 2 Tasty Cubes.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper (substitute other ground pepper)
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme.

Should I put rice vinegar in my fried rice? ›

Add the cooked rice to the wok, the soy sauce, dark soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss everything together and cook until the rice is pale brown and toasted. It should have a chewy texture and should take about 3 minutes.

What is fried rice slang for? ›

fried rice (slang) (Tw) to have sex.

What is Uncle Roger famous for? ›

He is best known for co-creating (alongside Evelyn Mok) and portraying Uncle Roger, a character representing a middle-aged Asian uncle with an exaggerated Cantonese accent who is usually seen aggressively critiquing people's attempts at cooking Asian food.

What's in Uncle Ben's special fried rice? ›

Ingredients: Steamed Long Grain Rice 74%, Capsicum 6%, Onion, Processed Chicken (Soy, Wheat) 3%, Garlic, Scrambled Egg (Egg, Milk) 2.5%, Soy Sauce (Soy, Wheat), Vegetable Oil, Ginger Puree (contains Soy), Sesame Oil, Sugar, Salt, Chives, Pepper, Processing Aid (contains Soy).

What is the difference between fried rice and Chinese rice? ›

The usage of rice

But in Chinese rice, it is suggested to use leftover cooked rice to avoid the rice from being sticky. In Fried Rice, most quick-service restaurants (QSRs) use long-grain white rice like Basmati, whereas Jasmine Rice is used in Chinese Rice.

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