Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame
Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame balances sweet, salty, and nutty flavors with a hint of heat from fresh ginger. Tender vegetables, toasted sesame, and scrambled egg are tossed with fragrant rice and a glossy hoisin–barbecue sauce enriched with peanut butter. Great as a weeknight main or a bold side alongside teriyaki beef or other grilled meats.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
- 2
While the rice cooks, mix the hoisin sauce, barbeque sauce, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- 3
When the rice is finished, heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high. When it starts to smoke, add the onion and fry until clear. Add the carrot and cook for about 1 minute, then add the rice and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and peas; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Push everything to the sides of the wok and crack the eggs into the center. Scramble until cooked through, keeping the raw egg from mixing with the rest. When the eggs are done, stir them into the rice.
- 4
Turn off the heat and stir in about half of the sauce, tasting and adding more as desired. You may not need all the sauce, but if serving with a meat it also makes a good sauce for that. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
- Calories 326.17 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.18 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 54.72 g 20%
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 84.92 mg High 28%
- Sodium 618.81 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 21.49 g --
- Added Sugars 17.93 g High 36%
- Calcium 96.35 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 434.73 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 254.63 mcg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin C 55.64 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Broccoli, Butter, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 326.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Broccoli, Butter, Diced Onion, Eggs. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame healthy?
- Fried Rice with Ginger, Hoisin, and Sesame has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 326.17 calories and 10.18 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 618.81 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 17.93 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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