Fried Rice & Asian Fusion

Steak Fried Rice

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Fried rice with steak.

Where this dish comes from

Fried rice is a cornerstone of Chinese home cooking — a practical dish born from the need to use leftover cooked rice, which stir-fries far better than fresh. The technique spread across Southeast and East Asia, with each country adapting seasonings to local pantries. The 'steak fried rice' variant is most closely tied to American-Chinese and Korean-American restaurant culture, where cuts like sirloin or flat iron are marinated briefly in soy and sesame and seared to order before being folded into the wok alongside egg-fried rice. It represents the broader Asian-American tradition of elevating a humble staple with a premium protein.

Make it at Home

Steak Fried Rice, the way we make it

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (cooked the day before and refrigerated overnight)
  • 8 oz sirloin steak (or flat iron)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for marinade)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for rice seasoning)
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, adds depth)
  • 1 tsp gochujang or chili paste (optional, for heat)
  • 2 scallions, sliced on the bias
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (finishing)
  • 1–2 tsp chili oil (finishing)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or avocado), divided
  • Lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
  1. 1

    **Marinate the steak:** Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and optional gochujang in a shallow bowl. Add the steak and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).

  2. 2

    **Sear the steak:** Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Sear 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain. Set aside.

  3. 3

    **Prep the wok:** Use your largest skillet or a wok over the highest heat your stove allows. Let it get very hot — this is the most important step.

  4. 4

    **Start aromatics:** Add 1 tbsp neutral oil. Add garlic and diced carrot; stir-fry for 45 seconds until fragrant.

  5. 5

    **Fry the rice:** Add cold day-old rice. Press it flat against the pan and let it sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to develop a slight crust. Toss, press again, and repeat two more times.

  6. 6

    **Scramble the eggs:** Push rice to the sides. Crack eggs into the center, scramble quickly until just set, then fold into the rice.

  7. 7

    **Season:** Drizzle the 2 tbsp soy sauce (and fish sauce if using) around the edge of the pan so it sizzles. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

  8. 8

    **Finish:** Remove from heat. Fold in half the scallions. Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the top and toss once.

  9. 9

    **Plate:** Mound rice in a bowl or on a plate. Fan steak slices over the top. Drizzle with chili oil, scatter remaining scallions, and serve with a lime wedge on the side.

Chilo's Taqueria · Fayetteville, GA
Chilo's Taqueria535 Glynn Street South, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, Fayetteville, GA(470) 278-2786
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