Fried rice is often a sad excuse for a meal, but real fried rice starts with leftover whole grains like brown rice, then adds in whatever fresh veggies you have on hand. It's a utilitarian dish that's been around for centuries, using up scraps to feed the family. You're not getting any nutritional value from the oil, though.
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Day-old rice fries best — fresh rice is too moist and gets mushy.