Fried rice is a go-to dish in our kitchen. It's fast and easy and infinitely customizable. It's a great way to use up any leftover protein or veggies you have lying around and is a real crowd pleaser.

Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. Fried rice is one of those dishes that doesn’t really need a recipe. So often, ...