Bang Bang Fried Rice (Printable)
Vibrant fried rice with creamy Bang Bang sauce, sweet chili heat, and colorful vegetables
# 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside for final assembly.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set, approximately 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
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 to 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 to 3 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
06 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, 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 transforms ordinary fried rice into something restaurant-worthy in minutes
- Its incredibly forgiving—perfect for using up whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Never use freshly cooked rice—it's too moist and will steam instead of fry, turning into gummy disappointment
- Once you add the Bang Bang sauce, it loosens everything up dramatically—resist the urge to add more oil
03 -
- Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you turn on the stove—fried rice happens fast and waits for no one
- Clean your wok or skillet between the egg step and the vegetable step if you want pristine white and yellow colors in your finished dish