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4.6 from 5 reviews

Chinese Fried Rice With Lettuce

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:5/29/14
Updated:2/6/25
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EASY Chinese Fried Rice recipe full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!

Easy Chinese Fried Rice Recipe

We have a ton of lettuce right now in our garden. You might have seen a sneak peak of our lettuce earlier this week in the Garden Update, but if you saw my refrigerator today you might go running in fear!  Lettuce is awesome, but when you have multiple giant lettuce heads staring at you with eyes that say “Eat me before I go bad” then you start to feel the stress!

EASY Chinese Fried Rice recipe full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!

That is one reason (there’s many) that I love gardening, it makes me explore ingredients and go outside my regular cooking box.   I have a few recipes coming up in the next week that involve lettuce and they’re all ones that I wouldn’t traditionally think of adding lettuce but since I want to use my harvest I get to have some kitchen fun and do some new ideas.   Because of this Chinese Fried Rice with Lettuce was born!

We love rice in our house! For example we eat this Indian basmati rice multiple times a week, so I knew I wanted to make another rice recipe!

This Fried Rice is delicious and so full of vegetables.  It tastes just like Takeout Fried Rice but because you’re making it in your own kitchen you can be sure it’s much healthier for you!   Many times you throw vegetables in your rice but often times lettuce gets looked over… but not here!  In this recipe we’re going to throw a ton of chopped up lettuce and eat away!

This Chinese Fried Rice recipe is full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!This recipe is so easy to make, not to mention quick, because we’re using instant rice! Cook rice according to box. In a another small pot cook your carrots and frozen peas.   After those are done we’re going to add everything to a pan, along with lettuce and eggs and in minutes our Fried Rice will be ready!

This Chinese Fried Rice recipe is full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!

Enjoy this Chinese Fried Rice With Lettuce for dinner sometime soon!

Looking for more rice recipes? Try my basmati rice!
If you’re looking for more Chinese recipes make sure to check out my Chicken and Broccoli, Cooked Lettuce and 10 Minute Lo Mein!

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This Chinese Fried Rice recipe is full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!

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EASY Chinese Fried Rice recipe full of vegetables and tastes just like Takeout! 1 1/2 cup of lettuce is used making this a great way to use up your garden lettuce!
By: Pamela Reed
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2/3 cup chopped carrots
  • 3/4 cup frozen green peas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
  • sesame oil to taste don't skip this!

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to box. Instead of water, cook rice in beef broth.
  • In a small pot boil carrots in water for 3 minutes. Drop frozen peas into water, boil for 1 more minute, drain.
  • Heat large pan over medium high heat. Pour in vegetable oil then stir in carrots and peas. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Crack in eggs and stir them quickly to scramble them with carrots and peas.
  • Add in cooked rice, lettuce, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir to combine everything together.
  • Add sesame oil to taste on top. Stir again.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chinese Fried Rice With Lettuce
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  1. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    Pamela, I love the addition of chopped lettuce! This is totally one of those “why didn’t I think of that” dishes.

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  2. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    June 1, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I love all your Chinese takeout recipes! They are so creative! I would have never thought of adding lettuce to fried rice. Pinning!

    Reply
  3. Lawyer Loves Lunch says

    May 30, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    We love fried rice, because it’s the one thing we’ll all eat happily! I love that your garden is thriving! This is the first year I’m attempting to grow anything (in pots) and I see the start of one tiny jalapeno and I’m so excited.

    Reply
  4. Ashley says

    May 30, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Such a great clean-out-your-fridge kind of meal! I love making fried rice at home and am always looking for new ways to switch it up!

    Reply
  5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    May 30, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Holy moly that is one gorgeous fried rice!

    Reply
  6. Mary Frances says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:16 am

    You always take my favorite take out meals and make them healthy! Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Trevor aka The Burger Nerd says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Great looking fried rice and very cool use of lettuce. Never thought about using lettuce in fried rice. I’ve always just used bok choy or cabbage but I can totally see how lettuce will do the “job” too. Cheers!

    Reply
  8. Laura @ Raise Your Garden says

    May 30, 2014 at 9:08 am

    Love how you added the lettuce to the fried rice.

    Huge fan of sesame oil! been adding it to everything lately!!!

    Reply
  9. Debra says

    May 30, 2014 at 8:15 am

    Practical, frugal, healthy, delicious!

    Reply
  10. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    May 30, 2014 at 6:41 am

    Our lettuce is just getting ready for picking. I’m excited! I’ve never had lettuce in fried rice – that’s a neat idea and it looks super tasty!

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  11. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    May 30, 2014 at 4:39 am

    Pamela, I had no idea you could put lettuce in a stir fry! I suppose it makes sense that you can as it behaves a bit like spinach and I cook that all the time. I must say I’m very attracted by the fact that this tastes like take-out, too, but without the unhealthy ingredients. Have a great weekend! 🙂

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  12. Choc Chip Uru says

    May 30, 2014 at 4:29 am

    This lettuce in fried rice is such a great idea, it looks like heaven 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  13. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says

    May 30, 2014 at 1:18 am

    Garden lettuce gets out of control so quickly! Love that you’re finding ways to use it all – this looks like a restaurant dish!

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  14. Catherine says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:36 am

    This makes a great light meal or side. Blessings, Catherine

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  15. Monet says

    May 30, 2014 at 12:03 am

    This looks delicious! We are celebrating Ryan’s birthday next week and he’s requested Chinese food. I may have to add this to the menu list!

    Reply
  16. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    May 29, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    Whoaaaaa!!!! This looks soooooo good! Fried rice is my go-to comfort food when it comes to rice dishes and you just spruced it up by adding the lettuce! Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  17. Todd says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    It doesn’t get much better than this. Seriously, you make it look so easy – now I realize that it actually is…thanks Pamela!!

    Reply
  18. Anna Johnston says

    May 29, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Your posts make me miss the sun shiny days of Summer. I would never have thought to add lettuce to fried rice, but in saying that, I was at an Asian restaurant recently and their sweet & sour pork had chunks of cucumber in it, so maybe its becoming a thing to add fresh ingredients like this. Great recipe, cant wait to have a try. 🙂

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  19. Gloria // Simply Gloria says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Pamela, I can’t believe you already have lots of lettuce in your garden already! Loving this fried rice action with the lettuce in it… delish!

    Reply
  20. Beth says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    Great idea to use lettuce in this recipe. It looks terrific!

    Reply
  21. Gary says

    May 29, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    No stir fry, cool! The rice always sticks to the wok for me!?!

    Reply
  22. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    May 29, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    This looks so yummy…i would never think to cook lettuce, but what a great way to use it up!

    Reply
  23. Suzanne says

    May 29, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    Love take out fried rice and even better when I can make it myself.

    Reply
  24. ela@GrayApron says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I wouldn’t mind throwing lettuce with rice like you did. In fact, I prefer it this way than in a salad…less work. The rice gets greener and I get happier. Your dish looks delicious.

    ela h.

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  25. Michelle says

    May 29, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Yum! I started making fried rice dishes the moment Jon told me he had nothing against peas. I was so excited! 🙂 I add an extra step and put it in the oven with some cheese on top. I am too dependent on cheese.

    Reply

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