What to Serve With Fried Rice – 37 Ideas

Wondering what to serve with fried rice? Pair it with favorites like egg rolls, dumplings, stir fry, teriyaki chicken, salmon or a simple vegetable side to turn it into a complete meal. Below you’ll find 37 easy ideas that work whether fried rice is the side dish or the star of dinner.

Fried rice is one of those sides I could happily turn into dinner all by itself, but it’s even better when you build a meal around it. I love pairing something saucy or flavorful with the rice, then adding a crisp vegetable, egg roll or dumplings for contrast.

If you’re starting with the rice itself, my shrimp fried rice can easily be the main dish, while cauliflower fried rice is a lighter option that works well alongside a heartier protein.

What Goes With Fried Rice?

My favorite formula is simple: fried rice + a flavorful protein + something fresh or crunchy. Think teriyaki chicken with broccoli, salmon with roasted vegetables or Mongolian beef with egg rolls. You don’t need a table full of dishes to make fried rice feel like a complete dinner.

Here are 37 of my favorite things to serve with fried rice.

Chicken and Beef to Serve With Fried Rice

1. Easy Orange Chicken
2. Mongolian Beef
3. Hoisin Chicken
4. Egg Roll in a Bowl
5. Chicken Lettuce Wraps
6. One-Pan Chicken and Vegetables
7. Instant Pot Grilled Chicken
8. Jerk Chicken
9. Teriyaki Chicken
10. Beef and Broccoli

Seafood to Serve With Fried Rice

11. Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
12. Garlic Butter Shrimp
13. Teriyaki Salmon
14. Baked Cod

Appetizers, Soups and Sides

15. Air Fryer Frozen Dumplings
16. Egg Rolls
17. Spring Rolls
18. Crab Rangoon
19. Egg Drop Soup
20. Hot and Sour Soup
21. Edamame
22. Cucumber Salad

Vegetables to Serve With Fried Rice

23. Roasted Broccoli
24. Roasted Vegetables
25. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
26. Stir-Fried Vegetables
27. Green Beans
28. Bok Choy
29. Mushrooms
30. Chinese Broccoli

Sauces and Extras

31. Ginger Sauce
32. Chili Paste
33. Teriyaki Sauce
34. Yum Yum Sauce
35. Sweet and Sour Sauce
36. Soy Sauce
37. Spicy Mayo

How to Make Fried Rice a Complete Meal

My favorite way to turn fried rice into dinner is to pair it with one protein and one vegetable or appetizer. Try orange chicken with roasted broccoli, Mongolian beef with dumplings or salmon with green beans. These same ideas work well with egg fried rice, too.

For a bigger takeout-inspired spread, add egg rolls, crab rangoon or soup and set out a few sauces so everyone can add their favorites.

More Fried Rice Recipes

If fried rice itself is what you’re craving, try my shrimp fried rice or swap regular rice for cauliflower fried rice for a lighter option.