Often the secret to a great plate of fried rice is that it is cooked for just one person at a time. The rice doesn’t overcook and the veggies have space to brown in the pan. The method you see below is our tried-and-true method for making fried rice that tastes like it was cooked for just one even if made for four or more. By cooking the elements separate and combining them at the end, the dish takes a bit longer than other fried rice recipes, but you’ll get the best flavor and texture in the finished dish.