Cơm Chiên
Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, and choice of meat or seafood, seasoned with soy sauce and fish sauce.
Other variations:
Cơm chiên dương châu, Cơm chiên hải sản, Cơm chiên trứng, Cơm chiên gà, Cơm chiên bò
Category
Stir-Fried Dish
Region
Popular Nationwide
Preparation Time
29 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Cơm Chiên is a quick and versatile Vietnamese fried rice dish, enjoyed as a main meal or side. It’s a popular way to use leftover rice, with countless variations depending on available ingredients.
Ingredients List
500 g cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
2 eggs
200 g shrimp or chicken (diced)
1 carrot (diced)
50 g peas
2 scallions (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp oil
Materials & Tools
Wok or large frying pan
mixing bowls
knife and chopping board
spatula
Preparation steps
Total Time :
29 min
Active Time :
29 min
Cooking Time
–
Step 1
Fry Garlic
Heat oil, fry garlic until fragrant.
2 min
Step 2
Cook Protein
Add shrimp or chicken, cook through.
5 min
Step 3
Scramble Eggs
Push to side, scramble eggs.
5 min
Step 4
Add Veggies
Add carrot, peas, stir briefly.
5 min
Step 5
Add Rice
Add soy, fish sauce, sugar, pepper.
10 min
Step 6
Season
Add soy, fish sauce, sugar, pepper.
5 min
Step 7
Garnish
Top with scallions, serve hot.
2 min
Step 8
Chef’s Tips
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture; cook over high heat to avoid soggy rice.
Serving Suggestions
Cucumber slices, chili sauce, pickled vegetables
Nutritional info
500 kcal18 g protein16 g fat65 g carbs
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