Quick Recipe
Freezer Fried Rice
by Fryday Table / @frydaytable
Leftover rice, frozen veg, eggs, and pantry sauce in one pan.
Cook time
20 minutes
Servings
2 to 4
Difficulty
Medium
Food mood
Source standard
Source: Grit & Soul seed recipe concept. No outside recipe ownership claimed. Safety, diet, and technique claims should be checked against the reference anchors before publishing.
Steps
- 1Cook the grain, rice, or base first so it is ready when the toppings finish.
- 2Season and cook the protein, beans, or vegetables until they have real color.
- 3Prep crunchy toppings while the hot components rest.
- 4Build the bowl with base first, warm items second, and fresh items last.
- 5Spoon sauce over the top and finish with acid right before serving.
Grit & Soul tip
A good bowl needs contrast: hot and fresh, soft and crunchy, rich and bright.
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@brickandbasil
18m agoThis is the kind of idea I would save for a cold Sunday. The cast iron move feels exactly right.
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