Best Corn Fried Rice Recipes

EGG, ASPARAGUS, CORN AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM FRIED RICE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs and season with sea salt and a pinch of ground white pepper.
• Heat a wok over a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the canola oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and stir to lightly scramble. When the egg has turned golden and is still fluffy, take off the heat, transfer the eggs to a bowl and set aside.
• To cook the rice, reheat the wok over a high heat and, when it starts to smoke, add the remaining canola oil. Add the garlic and stir quickly for a few seconds, then add the asparagus and corn and cook for 2 minutes until the asparagus starts to turn a deeper green and the corn a golden yellow. Add the mushrooms and toss together, then add the cooked rice. Stir well and toss to combine all the ingredients, then cook for 1-2 minutes. Season with the light soy sauce, stir and mix well.
• Return the scrambled eggs to the wok, season with the toasted sesame oil and remaining ground white pepper and give it a few more stirs.
• Transfer to a large serving plate and garnish with the chopped chile. Serve immediately.

FRIED RICE WITH ZUCCHINI, CORN, AND BEANS

Steps:

• Make the rice at least 4 hours and up to 1 day before serving; bring the rice, 4 cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
• Decrease the heat to low and cover tightly; simmer about 18 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is tender.
• Remove pan from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff the rie with a fork and transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
• Cover and refrigerate until the rice is well chilled, at least 4 hours.
• Heat 2 T. oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in the zucchini; stir/saute 5 minutes or until the zucchini is crisp-tender.
• Add in the scallions and garlic; stir 1 minute or until the scallions are wilted.
• Add in the corn, beans, and ½ cup of broth; cook about 3 minutes or until the corn and beans are heated through.
• Transfer to a platter, loosely cover and keep at room temperature.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over med-high heat.
• Add the rice and remaining 1 cup of broth; cook, stirring often to break up the clumps of rice for about 3 minutes or until it is hot.
• Add in the vegetables and the remaining broth; stir until everything is heated through (2 minutes.).
• Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with scallions and serve.

CORN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Scramble 1 beaten egg in peanut oil in a skillet over high heat; remove to a plate. Heat more peanut oil in the skillet. Add 4 sliced scallions, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and salt to taste; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine and 1 cup thawed frozen corn; stir-fry 1 minute. Add 2 cups cooked rice and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in the scrambled egg and season with salt.

PINEAPPLE-CORN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• Whisk the eggs and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until just set, about 20 seconds; transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil to the skillet along with the curry powder; cook over medium heat, stirring, until the oil turns yellow, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring, until the onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes; season with salt. Add the pineapple and corn and continue to cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Stir in the rice, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Add 1 tablespoon water and continue to cook, stirring, until the rice is warmed through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the eggs; drizzle with the sesame oil and season with salt.