Wondering what to serve alongside your delicious homemade fried rice? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we present you with 30 easy and mouthwatering ideas that will perfectly complement your fried rice. From protein-packed stir-fries and refreshing salads to crispy appetizers, we've got you covered with a diverse range of options to bring your fried rice meal to new heights.
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- Furikake Salmon
- Air Fryer Dumplings
- Sticky Tofu
- Garlic Roasted Broccoli
- Teriyaki Salmon
- Crispy Tofu
- Air Fryer Orange Chicken
- Grilled Baby Bok Choy
- Asian Flank Steak
- Tempeh Teriyaki
- Spicy Garlic Edamame
- Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry
- Pan-Fried Brococoli with Sesame Egg Ribbons
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Air Fryer Spring Rolls
- General Tso Chicken
- Honey Garlic Cauliflower
- Salmon Stir-fry
- Asian Glazed Salmon & Veggies
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Szechuan Dry Fried Green Beans
- Sticky Lemon Ginger Tofu
- Asian Meatballs
- Tofu Satay
- Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
- Vegan Bulgogi
- Air Fryer Green Beans & Mushrooms
- Crispy Orange Cauliflower
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Kung Pao Tofu
- Reviews
Fried rice is a great side dish, or main dish, and a vital part of American Chinese cuisine. Served alongside sweet and sour pork, egg drop soup, or just stir-fried snowpeas - either way, fried rice is always there.
You can serve it with so many proteins - tofu, tempeh, chicken, pork, shrimp, beef... or just add some egg for protein. There's a reason you want it with any takeout dish you order!
Now, if you're ready to start skipping the Chinese takeout and cooking at home instead, and are wondering what to serve with fried rice, these dishes will all pair gorgeously. And if you need a great fried rice recipe to get you started - look no further than this Thai Curry Fried Rice.
Furikake Salmon
Furikake Salmon is an umami-packed salmon dish that's crispy and delicious, and easy to make in just 22 minutes. With salty Japanese soy sauce and delicious Furikake seasoning this is a flavor packed Asian style meal. A simple recipe that's great for busy weeknights, and perfect paired with rice or veggies.
Get the recipe: Furikake Salmon
Air Fryer Dumplings
Learn how to cook Air Fryer Dumplings and have a delicious snack or meal on the table in just 10 minutes. With a tiny bit of oil they come out perfectly cooked and slightly crispy at the edges - ready to dip in your favorite sauce. Can be made with any type of Chinese dumplings, pot stickers or gyoza!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Dumplings
Sticky Tofu
Sticky Tofu is one of our go-to's for a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight recipe. Made with easy-to-find ingredients and done in a flash, it's a vegetarian dinner the whole family will love.
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
This crispy & delicious Garlic Roasted Broccoli will be your new favorite side! It's healthy and vegan and is done in 25 minutes together with just a little bit of prep.
Get the recipe: Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Teriyaki Salmon
Oven baked teriyaki salmon is a super easy dinner dish that takes 1 minute to prep and can be made with store-bought or homemade teriyaki sauce. Want to make it yourself? A deliciously simple 10 minute recipe for teriyaki sauce using only honey, mirin and soy sauce is included.
Get the recipe: Oven Baked Teriyaki Salmon
Crispy Tofu
Whether you're a tofu lover or a tofu skeptic, this Crispy Baked Tofu Recipe is made for you. Crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle, baked tofu is perfect for soaking up sauces and using in any recipe - and there's no pressing or fussy prep work required. Bake up some crispy tofu tonight!
Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Make Air Fryer Orange Chicken that tastes just like takeout - but healthier, and cheaper! Perfectly air fried chicken is covered in the juiciest orange sauce, all done in under 30 minutes with a few simple steps.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Orange Chicken
Grilled Baby Bok Choy
This tasty grilled baby bok choy is an easy recipe for a delicious side dish. It has a zesty, savory Asian sauce with a little chili kick. The best part is, it’s ready in less than 15 minutes!
Get the recipe: Grilled Baby Bok Choy
Asian Flank Steak
This grilled flank steak recipe is easy & delicious. An Asian flank steak marinade infuses the meat with flavor and tenderizes it overnight. Then, it only takes 10 minutes to grill and have perfect flank steak ready to eat for dinner.
Get the recipe: Asian Flank Steak
Tempeh Teriyaki
Teriyaki Tempeh is an easy and delicious vegan meal. Make Teriyaki Tempeh bowls with steamed veggies and brown rice, stuff into wraps, or just snack on it as is.
Get the recipe: Tempeh Teriyaki
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Spicy Garlic Edamame is an easy and delicious snack or appetizer. Just four ingredients and 10 minutes is all it takes to make this spicy edamame recipes that you'll find yourself craving again and again.
Get the recipe: Spicy Garlic Edamame
Chicken Teriyaki Stir-fry
Make the best Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry in just 25 minutes - chopping included! Loaded with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers and carrots this is a delicious, filling, low carb meal on its own - or add noodles or rice to serve more people. Use homemade or store bought Teriyaki sauce - and you can even use frozen veggies!
Get the recipe: Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry
Pan-Fried Brococoli with Sesame Egg Ribbons
Pan-Fried Broccoli with Sesame Egg Ribbons is a quick, easy, and healthy meal. Loaded with vegetables and packed with protein, this simple low-carb dinner is gluten-free, paleo, and Whole 30 compliant.
Get the recipe: Pan-Fried Brococoli with Sesame Egg Ribbons
Kung Pao Chicken
Colorful and flavorful Chinese kung pao chicken or gong bao chicken (宮保雞丁) is one of the popular dishes like orange chicken among American Chinese restaurants. This kung pao chicken recipe is easy. Also, it's a quick and simple ingredient dish that can be done in 20 minutes and great to serve with jasmine rice.
Get the recipe: Kung Pao Chicken
Air Fryer Spring Rolls
It takes less than 10 minutes to cook Frozen Spring Rolls in your Air Fryer - and there's no mess to clean up after. With just a little bit of oil they come out crispy and delicious and better than fried - and all ready to dip in your favorite sauce. This recipe also works for egg rolls!
Get the recipe: How to cook Frozen Spring Rolls in Air Fryer
General Tso Chicken
This General Tso Chicken recipe is the best ever! If you are looking for a great family-friendly weeknight meal, this easy “fakeout” recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and doesn't require any deep frying!
Get the recipe: General Tso Chicken
Honey Garlic Cauliflower
Crispy fried cauliflower coated with sweet and savoury honey garlic sauce. A perfect appetizer, or pair with fried rice for a delicious meal.
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Cauliflower
Salmon Stir-fry
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight salmon recipe, try this healthy salmon stir fry that's all done in just 20 minutes. Made with lots of veggies for a lighter stir fry with subtle flavors and a fresh touch from lime juice & fresh cilantro. A complete meal on its own, or serve with a side of rice or noodles.
Get the recipe: Salmon Stir Fry
Asian Glazed Salmon & Veggies
This Asian Glazed Salmon is such an easy sheet pan dinner, made with simple ingredients right in the oven. The salmon cooks up tender and the broccoli & peppers are roasted to perfection. This Asian inspired seafood dinner is delectable and healthy.
Get the recipe: Asian Glazed Salmon & Veggies
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Make Hong Kong Style Sweet and Sour Chicken at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. With perfectly crispy fried chicken pieces, stir-fried veggies and juicy pineapple chunks in a super tasty sweet and tangy sauce, you're sure to find this homemade Hong Kong Style Sweet and sour chicken utterly addictive. We're yet to have any leftovers in our house.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Sour Chicken
Szechuan Dry Fried Green Beans
Szechuan Dry Fried Green Beans is a healthy Chinese Restaurant side dish specialty. Serve these one-pan vegetarian Sichuan style green beans with fried rice and seasoned pork mince.
Get the recipe: Szechuan Dry Fried Green Beans
Sticky Lemon Ginger Tofu
This sticky lemon ginger tofu (vegan) will be your new tofu obsession. The tofu is crispy and covered in a delicious sauce.
Get the recipe: Sticky Lemon Ginger Tofu
Asian Meatballs
This Asian Glazed Salmon is such an easy sheet pan dinner, made with simple ingredients right in the oven. The salmon cooks up tender and the broccoli & peppers are roasted to perfection. This Asian inspired seafood dinner is delectable and healthy.
Get the recipe: Asian Meatballs
Tofu Satay
Make your own tofu satay with this easy recipe. This is the most delicious tofu ever and the magically rich and delicious peanut dipping sauce pushes this high protein vegan appetizer to epic status.
Get the recipe: Tofu Satay
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce is a dim sum favorite that’s incredibly easy to make at home! Snap crunchy greens are drizzled with a classic sweet and savory sauce, generously coating every leaf and stem. It’s the perfect emergency dinner idea and a delicious way to get your daily serving of vegetables in!
Get the recipe: Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Vegan Bulgogi
Sink your teeth into this perfect vegan bulgogi. This bulgogi is a plant-based spin on a delicious Korean dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings. Picture tender chunks of savory seitan, marinated in a sweet and spicy blend of soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, Korean chili, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. The marinade infuses the seitan with a rich umami flavor, and when it gets grilled to perfection, the seitan is crispy on the outside while remaining juicy and tender on the inside.
Get the recipe: Vegan Bulgogi
Air Fryer Green Beans & Mushrooms
Air fryer green beans and mushrooms are a delicious and healthy dinner recipe that’s super easy to make. It’s not only packed with flavor, but it's also loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients that’s good for you.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Green Beans & Mushrooms
Crispy Orange Cauliflower
Orange cauliflower is a vegetarian friendly take on Panda Express’s popular Asian orange chicken recipe. Loaded with a sweet and spicy orange sauce, this lightened up take out classic will have your family happily eating their vegetables!
Get the recipe: Crispy Orange Cauliflower
Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian cucumber salad is a tasty starter full of the refreshing veggie and so much flavor. It combines sweet, sour, salty, and a touch of heat to create an amazing side dish for your summer gatherings.
Get the recipe: Asian Cucumber Salad
Kung Pao Tofu
Our kung pao tofu (vegan & vegetarian) recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner. Our version of this creates a slightly spicy tangy dish using easy to find ingredients. You’ll love adding this garlic ginger tofu in homemade Kung pao sauce to rice or serving it in stir fry!
Get the recipe: Kung Pao Tofu
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