How to make fried rice on flat top grill

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Have you always wanted to learn how to make fried rice?  Blackstone Fried Rice on a is a super delicious and easy meal!!  

Packed with fresh vegetables and pre-cooked rice this griddle fried rice recipe will cook in 15 minutes.  

How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Blackstone Fried Rice

Egg Fried Rice is a great side dish which includes eggs, an assortment of vegetables, and rice all in one.  

If you have leftover cooked rice from another meal, then this recipe is perfect for you.  Thanks to my neighbor, Tammi, this recipe has become a staple side dish in our home.  

My family loves this hibachi fried rice recipe and has asked me to make it repeatedly.  Don’t have a Blackstone Griddle?  That’s okay, just make in a pan on the stove.  

Are you looking for other Blackstone Griddle side dishes?  Try my griddle smashed potatoes or griddle glazed carrots. 

If you like this fried rice on the Blackstone griddle, then you should try my Chicken fried rice recipe. Chicken fried rice will make a complete meal. 

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Why is a Blackstone Griddle perfect for making fried rice?

The Blackstone Griddle is perfect for cooking fried rice because of the large flat top surface so that you can cook your ingredients quickly with very little clean-up.  

The consistent high temperature of a flat top griddle makes this a great outdoor cooking appliance.  And having the option to cook your fried rice and your main dish all at the same time is mind blowing!!!!

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Do You Cook the Rice Before You Fry It?

Yes, when making griddle fried rice, you will want to use cooked rice for the recipe.  Make sure not to overcook your white rice because the fried rice will become mushy.  This white rice should be cooked al dente.  

What Rice Do You Use for Fried Rice?

Long grain white rice works best for fried rice on the Blackstone Griddle.  Some griddle owners say that the rice needs to be cooked ahead of time and to use only cold rice.  

Others say that it is okay to use freshly cooked rice to make your fried rice.  I have done it both ways and my fried rice – Blackstone style, turns out perfect every time.

Cooking the perfect rice is so controversial that I hate to even write this.  But here is my secret to making the perfect fried rice recipe!!  

THIS IS NOT THE TYPICAL WAY OF COOKING RICE!  I apologize to all my Great Lakes Culinary Institute instructors because this is not how they taught me how to cook rice!!  

I am old school, and this is how I was taught how to cook rice from my mother (30 YEARS AGO). After learning how to cook rice both ways, I prefer the boil and drain method for making fried rice.  

The way that I cook rice is kind of like boiling potatoes for mashed potatoes.  

How to Cook Perfect Rice for Fried Rice

Start with using white enriched long grain rice.  Bring 10 cups or more of water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat.  

This recipe calls for you to boil the rice until done and not to boil the water off the rice and have fully cooked rice.  Add 1 ½ teaspoon of salt to the boiling water along with 1 1/3 cups of white enriched long grain rice.  

How to make fried rice on flat top grill
White Rice

This will make 4 cups of cooked rice.  Stir to combine.  Carefully watch the boiling water to make sure that it does not overboil.

Stir often to prevent sticking and clumping of the rice.  You want the rice to be al dente so test for doneness.  

Cooking times will vary, so test the rice after about 8-10 minutes of boiling.  Once the rice is cooked then use a colander and strain the water off the rice.  

Rinse with cold water and toss the rice around the colander to wash off all the starchiness of the cooked rice.  Yes, I said rinse off the cooked rice!

This will not be “sticky rice” which is not what I want!!  I use this white rice right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to make fried rice. 

How To Make Blackstone Fried Rice

Gather your ingredients to make the fried rice.  This Blackstone fried rice recipe calls for precooked, white rice.  Make sure to do this step ahead of time or just use leftover white rice.  

How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Fried Rice Ingredients

You want to make sure to dice all your vegetables and the bacon so that this fried rice recipe will cook up very quickly.  Feel free to swap out the veggies for ones that are your favorite.   

The vegetables need to be cut small so that they sauté fast.  Preheat your Blackstone Griddle to medium heat to medium high heat for 5 to 10 minutes.  

Add the diced bacon to the flat top griddle and cook until the bacon starts to crisp up.  Next, add all the vegetables on-top of the crispy bacon.  

Use the bacon grease to help cook the fresh vegetables.  When the vegetables are almost tender crisp, pick another spot on the griddle to scramble an egg.  

How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Diced bacon cooking on a Blackstone Griddle.
How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Scrambling an egg with a griddle spatula along side sautéed vegetables and bacon.
How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Flat top griddle cooking fried rice vegetables, scrambled egg, and bacon.

Make sure to lightly grease the griddle and cook the egg by itself until just done.  On the Blackstone flat top griddle mix the bacon, vegetables, scrambled egg, rice, salt, and pepper all together.  

Sauté for a few minutes and continue to combine ingredients.  Sprinkle about a tablespoon of soy sauce on top of the griddle fried rice mixture.  

How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Adding white rice to the sautéed ingredients.
How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Fully cooked griddle fried rice.

Continue to cook until desired doneness is achieved.  Test the Blackstone Griddle fried rice for flavor.  Add more soy sauce, salt, and pepper if needed.  

When desired flavor is achieved, remove from the flat top griddle to a serving dish. Serve the Blackstone griddle fried rice hot with your favorite main dish.  

How Long Does Fried Rice Take to Make on the Blackstone

Blackstone Griddle fried rice will cook up in about 15 minutes.  Just make sure to have all your ingredients prepped up and ready to cook on the flat top.

Can I Make Fried Rice on the Stovetop?

Yes, the steps are pretty much the same except you will use a large non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat instead of the Blackstone Griddle.  

I like to cook the bacon and then drain most of the bacon grease before going on to the next step.  Make sure to have all the ingredients prepped and ready to just toss into the fried rice recipe. 

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How to Store Fried Rice

Store cooled leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.  This is one side dish that you want to have plenty of leftovers!!!  

Fried rice leftovers taste better the next day and your family will be fighting over them!  Seriously!  

My family divvies up the leftovers and claims their own containers for later!  And will have a meltdown if someone steals their fried rice!!

Fried Rice Add-ins

  • Cooked Shrimp
  • Cooked Chicken Breast
  • Diced Carrots
  • Fresh Peas or Frozen Peas
  • Green onions
  • Minced garlic
  • Broccoli
  • A Squirt of Lemon Juice
  • Diced Ham or Canadian Bacon
  • Sausage Pieces
  • Pineapple
  • Green Beans
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Chopped Nuts
How to make fried rice on flat top grill
Blackstone Griddle Fried Rice

Fried Rice on Griddle – FAQ 

What is the Secret to Perfect Fried Rice?

PERFECTLY COOKED RICE!!  Cooking the long grain white rice, the proper way makes a world of difference.  Not the temperature of the rice (cold rice) or having to use day old rice.  Leftover rice is fine but using the perfectly cooked rice will result in perfectly cooked fried rice on Blackstone. 

Would I Suggest a Blackstone Grill for Making Fried Rice

Yes!!  For years, I have made fried rice in a pan on the stove.  The large flat top griddle cooking surface makes cooking fried rice a breeze so that I can make the rice and my main meat dish at the same time.  Clean-up is super easy and done in just a couple of minutes.

Calories in Fried Rice?

Want to know what the calories are in fried rice? Fried Rice has 337 calories per serving.

Carbs in Fried Rice

There is 60g of Carbs in this Fried Rice Recipe made on the Blackstone Griddle.

Get the recipe and nutrition information below.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Blackstone Griddle Fried Rice on a is a super delicious and easy meal!! Packed with fresh vegetables and pre-cooked rice this hibachi fried rice recipe will cook in 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • Bacon, Slices, Small Diced 1/2 cup
  • Zucchini, Small Diced 1 cup
  • Mushrooms, Fresh, White, Small Diced. 1 cup
  • Onion, Small Diced 1/2 cup
  • Celery, Small Diced 1/2 cup
  • Pepper, Bell, Small Diced 1/2 cup
  • Egg, Large 1 each
  • White Rice, Long Grain, Fully Cooked 4 cups
  • Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon
  • Salt 1/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper 1/8 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients to make the Blackstone fried rice.
  2. Dice all your vegetables and the bacon. Cut all into small pieces, so they cook quickly.
  3. Preheat your Blackstone Flat Top Griddle to medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Apply a layer of oil to the griddle and spread around with a griddle spatula.
  4. When the flat top griddle is hot, add the diced bacon to the griddle and cook until the bacon starts to crisp up. Cook about 5 minutes.
  5. Next, add all the vegetables (zucchini, celery, onions, peppers and mushrooms) on-top of the bacon. Toss with the griddle spatula and use the bacon grease to help cook the vegetables.
  6. As the bacon and vegetables are cooking, pick another spot on the griddle to scramble the egg. Make sure to oil the griddle, use your griddle spatula and cook the egg by itself until just done.
  7. On the Blackstone griddle mix the bacon, vegetables, scrambled egg, rice, salt and pepper. Saute for a few minutes and continue to combine ingredients with your griddle spatula.
  8. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of soy sauce over top of the rice mixture. Cook until desired doneness is achieved.
  9. Test the Blackstone Griddle fried rice for flavor. If needed add more soy sauce, salt and pepper.
  10. When desired flavor is achieved, remove from the flat top to a serving dish. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute your favorite vegetables to this fried rice recipe.
  • Add-in any of the following: Cooked Shrimp, Cooked Chicken Breast, Diced Carrots, Fresh Peas or Frozen Peas, Green onions, Minced garlic, Broccoli, A Squirt of Lemon Juice, and Diced Ham
  • If you don't have a Blackstone griddle, use a large non-stick pan on the stove top instead.
  • Use your favorite seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the frige for up to 6 days.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 337Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 56mgSodium 555mgCarbohydrates 60gFiber 6gSugar 4gProtein 13g

Note: For exact nutritional information, consult your dietitian. All nutritional information is simply a guideline.

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How to make fried rice on flat top grill

Can you cook rice on Flat Top Grill?

The vast cooking surface allows you to prepare rice and cook other ingredients or side dishes on the same flat-top grill in different areas concurrently. Stirring rice on the flat top grill is easy and less risky because of its size.

How hot should my griddle be for fried rice?

Griddle Temperature For Fried Rice For fried rice you're going for medium heat, which is about 300 to 325 degrees, if not a touch higher, depending on what all you're cooking with your rice. You can add bell pepper, peas, scallions, or anything else you like as you cook your rice on your griddle.

What is the secret ingredient to restaurant fried rice?

Butter: This is my secret ingredient! This is what they use at hibachi restaurants for their fried rice and has been a game changer ever since I started using it. It adds a lot more flavor and helps to brown the rice.

What kind of rice is used for Hibachi?

Hibachi rice is typically made with Calrose rice whereas Chinese fried rice is made with long grain rice. But the main difference between fried rice and hibachi rice is that hibachi fried rice is made on a griddle or a hot plate.