Craving fried rice and schezwan rice? Make it at home

By the FeedMeNot team. Updated 3 November 2026.

Why you crave it

Fried rice is salty, savoury and a little smoky, with soft egg and crisp vegetables. It is often a craving because it feels like a full meal in one bowl. The secret is cold, dry rice and high heat, which is also why it is the best use for yesterday's rice.

Before you order: take the 20 minute pause

A craving usually peaks and fades. Start the craving timer and rate the urge. If it is still strong after twenty minutes, this recipe is a better answer than a delivery order, and you will have a hot meal ready in about the same time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, cold rice (basmati or regular)
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped beans, carrot and peas
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp pepper, salt
• 2 tbsp oil. For Schezwan style: 1 tbsp Schezwan sauce

Method

1. Break up the cold rice with your hands so there are no lumps.
2. Heat oil in a wok on high, scramble the eggs until just set, and take them out.
3. In the same wok fry the garlic, then the vegetables for 2 minutes.
4. Add the rice, soy sauce, pepper and Schezwan sauce if using. Toss on high heat for 3 minutes.
5. Return the eggs, add spring onion and check the salt.

What this costs compared with delivery

The home cost above is a rough range for the ingredients, based on typical retail prices. Delivery apps add fees, taxes and often a tip on top of the dish price. To see what your own habit costs over a year, use the food delivery cost calculator, or compare one meal in the delivery vs home cooking calculator.

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