Tim Clowers' Easy Fried Rice

If you have ever grabbed fried rice from a Chinese restaurant or a late-night spot and thought, "Why doesn't mine taste like this?" this recipe is your answer. Using leftover rice from last night, high heat, and a few simple techniques, you will get great results with this Easy Fried Rice Recipe every time.

We partnered with Coyote Outdoor cooking influencer Tim Clowers to bring this crowd-pleasing favorite to your backyard. Tim knows a thing or two about feeding a hungry crowd. When his boys were teenagers, that meant he had to make a lot of food to fill them up. Add a house full of friends, and suddenly he needed a full-on feast. More often than not, that meal included his Easy Fried Rice Recipe, smothered in Yum Yum sauce, and sometimes they turned it into full-on Steak and Shrimp Hibachi. To this day, his boys still request this dish because it holds so many core memories.

What is Fried Rice?

Fried rice is a versatile dish that originated in China. It consists of cooked rice stir-fried in a wok or, in this case, on a flat top grill. It is usually mixed with eggs, vegetables, meat, or seafood. This is a staple in many Asian cuisines, and on a Coyote flat top grill, it becomes an interactive, entertaining-friendly meal that brings everyone around the cooking surface.

Why This Recipe Works on a Coyote Flat Top Grill

Tim's fried rice recipe is a perfect showcase for the even, high-heat performance of a Coyote flat top grill. The large, flat cooking surface allows you to push ingredients aside, cook eggs separately, and toss everything together without crowding, just like a true hibachi experience.

Massive Cooking Surface: Plenty of room to cook rice, veggies, and protein all at once.
Incredible Heat Control: Achieve that perfect wok hei (breath of the wok) flavor with precise temperature management.
Interactive Entertaining: Cook right in front of your guests for a fun, hibachi-style backyard gathering.

Tim's Easy Fried Rice

Equipment

Flat Top Grill

Ingredients

8 Cups White Rice (day old is best)
2 Eggs
3 tablespoons Butter
½ Onion, yellow or white
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Cup Peas and Carrots, frozen mix
Avocado Oil
Salt & Pepper
Sesame Seeds
1½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
4 tablespoons Smoked Soy Sauce
3 Scallions

Instructions

Prep the veggies by dicing the onions and scallions and mincing the garlic.
Heat the flat top to medium heat and add a drizzle of avocado oil, and cook onions on one side until soft and slightly golden.
Break up the day-old rice using your hands. Add a little more avocado oil to the griddle and spread out the day-old rice into a thin layer, and let it cook undisturbed until it forms a light crust. Then flip and crisp the other side.
Combine onions, garlic, and rice together.
Cook peas and carrots to the side with a small splash of oil. Cook until warmed through and mix into the rice.
Scramble the eggs separately on a clean spot of the flat top. Chop and scramble into bite-sized pieces, then mix into the rice.
Quick sauté the garlic with a touch of oil for about 60 seconds (just until fragrant, careful not to let it burn). Mix it into the rice.
Season and finish by adding butter and tossing until melted. Drizzle in smoked soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss until evenly coated.
Top and serve by finishing with sesame seeds and scallion greens. Serve hot for results.

Your Backyard, Your Hibachi Grill

Tim Clowers' Easy Fried Rice Recipe proves that the most memorable meals are often the simplest, and the most fun to make. With a Coyote flat top grill, you are not just cooking dinner; you're creating a show. Gather your family and friends around the sizzling surface, and let the aromas of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice spark new memories.

Ready to fire up your own backyard hibachi?
Share your fried rice creations with us on social media using #CookingwithCoyote. We would love to see your feast!

If you want to find more delicious recipes, please check out Tim's personal website at https://cookitwithtim.com/

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